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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the legal office assistant to medical terminology. Through the analysis of word structure in a programmed learning environment, learners develop spelling skills to aid them in the preparation of legal documents.
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2.00 Credits
This course prepares medical office workers for front office administrative functions in a physician's office, clinic, or hospital setting. Major units of study include scheduling procedures, telephone techniques, and public relations. Learners gain a basic understanding of secretarial procedures and the unique requirements of a medical office.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the foundation for transcription of actual medical reports in a number of medical specialties. Utilizing several dictation sources provides realistic experience with various accents and styles. Primary emphasis is on chart notes, history and physical examination reports, consultation reports, and discharge summaries. This course concentrates on the development of content, accuracy, and formatting of basic medical documents. Prerequisite: ADMN1513, MEDS1601, and MEDS1620.
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4.00 Credits
This course builds upon the learners' basic knowledge of body systems and word elements. This comprehensive course in understanding the language of medicine emphasizes the use of medical terminology in the context of medical documents. Vocabulary building techniques emphasize spelling, definitions, abbreviations, and medical report analysis. Prerequisite: MEDS1620.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) as a means of communication with third party payers that use codes to describe procedures and services provided to patients in healthcare settings. The focus is on learning the skills needed to accurately describe the patient's visit to a third party payer by assigning the proper numeric code. The HCPC's system and DRG concepts are also addressed. Prerequisite: BIOL1417 or MEDS1620.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of the ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification), the diagnostic coding system required for insurance claim submission in hospitals, medical offices, and other outpatient facilities. It also introduces the DRGs, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS. All commercial insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, and HMOs currently require knowledge of diagnostic coding. Prerequisite: BIOL1417 or MEDS1620.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Medical Transcription I (MEDS1625) using advanced formatting and word processing techniques. Emphasis is on authentic forms and material, building speed and accuracy, advanced editing, and proofreading. Material is dictated by physicians from various ethnic backgrounds and various medical specialties. Document production is expanded to introduce surgical, radiology, and pathology reports. Prerequisite: MEDS1625.
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3.00 Credits
This is a definitive college level program of study focusing on challenging students to develop expert skills in the assignment of clinical CPT codes and Level II HCPCS required for administrative and reimbursement use. The course provides the most up to date information relating to medical record documentation requirements, coding compliance, and coding concepts. Students learn to apply code set conventions, guidelines, and principles in various combinations, settings, and scenarios. The 3M Encoder is also used to analyze complex health data to accurately reflect each patient's condition and treatment. Prerequisite: MEDS1633.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the in depth study of International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD- 9-CM) coding and reimbursement in healthcare delivery systems. Emphasis is placed on complex code assignments from case studies involving prospective payment systems for the physician's office and/ or hospital. Electronic coding software is also applied to the coding process. Prerequisite: MEDS1636.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of recordkeeping practices in hospitals and physicians' offices. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization, patient record content, quantitative analysis, release of patient information, forms control and design, indexes and registers, reimbursement, regulatory and accrediting agencies, and alternate healthcare delivery systems. The student is given an opportunity to learn about the role of the health information professional and how AHIMA's role is integral to the healthcare delivery system.
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