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3.00 Credits
Introduction to medical insurance including diagnostic coding, procedural coding and forms completion for processing medical claims. Specific discussion of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare/Medicaid/Medical, Champus/Champva and Workers Compensation. [GE]
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3.00 Credits
Instruction on the structure, conventions, rules, and guidelines pertaining to CPT/HCPCS coding. The course will include practice in the use of the coding systems to give the student knowledge and experience to be able to code confidently in physician practices and ambulatory care facilities. Descriptions of Coding as a part of the medical reimbursement process and related legal and ethical issues will be included. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, BIOL 164 (or BIOL 160) or HEOC 100 and BTEC 110 or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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3.00 Credits
Principles and procedures of records storage and control including record cycle, microrecords, and electronic files. Selection of equipment and supplies. Practice in using indexing rules, coding, and filing for alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject filing systems. [GE]
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the conventions, guidelines, and principles of the International Classification of Diseases used in coding diseases and inpatient procedures. Practical medical coding experience are included. [GE]
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1.00 Credits
Overview of student success strategies, library resources, the health care delivery system in the United States and the various employment opportunities in medical office occupations including discussion of job requirements and responsibilities. [GE]
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9.00 Credits
Ten-key by touch using a business-size electronic calculator. Training on operational features of modern business calculators incorporating business applications. [GE]
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3.00 Credits
Techniques for encouraging a therapeutic and helping relationship with the client/patient. Includes an overview of the psychosocial development of a person, from birth to death. [GE]
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to medical law, ethics and bioethics. Topics will include: ethics and bioethics in the practice of medicine, professional codes of ethics, an introduction to law, legal guidelines and the practice of medicine including professional liability, public duties, consents, advance directives, anatomy of a malpractice case, legal aspects of medical records, confidentiality, security of patient information and the release of patient information, patient access to their own medical records, and responding to subpoena duces tecum of medical records. [GE]
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1.00 Credits
Review of Medical Assistant administrative and clinical competencies including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and legal aspects. Discussion of studying and test taking techniques to prepare for Medical Assistant Certification examination. Concurrent enrollment in BTEC 166 or consent of Instructional Unit required. Prerequisite: BTEC 110, 111, 163, 164, BIOL 164 (BIOL 160). [GE]
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2.00 Credits
Problems, methods, procedures, and human relations related to on-the-job work experience in business. Concurrent enrollment in BTEC 199. Prerequisite: Written consent of Instructional Unit required. [GE]
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