OFT 134 - Coding For Medical Insurance

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

OFT - Office Technology

Description:

Because patient and physician reimbursement from private, state, and federal health insurance depends on accurate diagnostic and procedural coding, this course is an introduction to coding using ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding books. Coding is the translation of medical procedures and diagnoses into a numeric system for expression in the preparation of medical insurance claims. Students will learn how to use numerical designations in place of the usual medical terminology to describe diseases of a patient and medical services and procedures provided by the physician. (Usually offered Spring semester.) Prerequisites: BIO 213 and MED 134. Co-requisite: BIO 214 OR Prerequisite: BIO 117 and MED 134 or permission of the Instructor.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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