CDHC 225 - Medical Billing/Coding

Institution:

West Virginia Northern Community College

Subject:

Career Dev: Health Care

Description:

Be proficient in skills such as medical terminology, communication, telephone techniques, organization and time management. Have knowledge of medical practice settings and specialties, as well as the differences in traditional and managed care. Students also learn about commercial, HMO/PPO, federal and state insurance plans, including eligiblity and coverage, we well as reimbursement methodologies. Have knowledge of the legal and ethical responsibilities of an administrative medical specialist, including the HIPAA mandates, the rules for maintaining privacy of medical records and protected health information, and the types of consents and disclosures that are required in a medical office environment. Be able to perform tasks associated with the entire Accounts Receivable and Revenue cycle, including registration of patients, posting of accounting transactions completion of insurance claim forms and collections. Be able to perform the day-to-day tasks associated with medical coding, medical billing and completing insurance forms. Be prepared to take an Advanced Coding course to prepare for more advanced national certtifications.

Credits:

3.00 - 16.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wvncc.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 233-5900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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