AHC 20103 - Medical Insurance Billing and Basic Coding

Institution:

University of Rio Grande

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Description:

This course offers the student an overview of various types of health insurance, HIPPA's Privacy Rule, medical coding, and electronic insurance claims processing. Special emphasis is on insurance coding with ICD-9-CM and CPT codes from source documents, the proper completion of the claim form on the computer electronic filing, receiving revenues, and the process to appeal denied claims. This course is designed as a lecture course with a practical component using a textbook and computer software so the student will have actual hands-on experience. Suggested prerequisites: PHT 12103 and PHT 12203, AHC 13302 and 14302. Course fee required. Fall

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 245-7206

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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