BUSN 2370 Med Off Billing/Coding/Insur

(Elective course not offered but could be transferred into the Business Administrative Technology program.) Provides an introduction to medical coding skills and applications of international coding standards for billing of health care services. Provides the knowledge and skills to apply coding of diagnostic statements and procedures for billing purposes. Provides an introduction to medical coding as it relates to health insurance. Topics include: International classification of diseases, code book formats; coding techniques; formats of the ICD and CPT manuals; health insurance; billing, reimbursement, and collections; and managed care.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BUSN 2300 or ALHS 1090 and BUSN 2310 or ALHS 1010 or ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

30

Lecture Contact Hours

30

Total Contact Hours

60