MEDC 1700 - REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES

Institution:

Laramie County Community College

Subject:

Medical Coding

Description:

Students explore health care billing and reimbursement. Students examine the basics of medical insurance and track claims from patient registration through collections, identifying "missing" information and using process principles to avoid gathering incorrect information. Students review claim payments for accuracy and examine the appeals process. Students review the Fair Debt Collection Act and apply the principles of the Act through the accounts receivable process. Prerequisite: Completion of HIT 1550.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 778-5222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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