HIMT 265 - Medical Reimbursement

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

Subject:

Description:

Students are introduced to basic terminology regarding medical insurance and how coding systems used in outpatient and inpatient health care settings are used to obtain payment for health care services. A discussion of various third-party payers will be presented, as well as reimbursement methodologies used by these payers. Students are introduced to claims processing in the physicians’ office setting. Topics discussed include CMS 1500 and office procedures for posting payments and claims follow-up.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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