MDCA 1443 - Medical Insurance

Institution:

Laredo Community College

Subject:

Description:

Emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/reimbursement by patient or third party. Additional topics may include managed care or medical economics. Learning Outcomes: The student will accurately code procedures performed during office visits; accurately bill patients or insurance carriers for visits/procedures; and describe and explain the differences/similarities among insurance plans. The student will accurately file third party reimbursement forms; and define HMO, PPO, Managed Care, IPA, PA healthcare delivery systems. Prerequisites: MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1409; Co-requisite: MDCA 1321.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.laredo.edu

Phone Number:

(956) 721-5394

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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