Insurance Codng for Medical Office (MAS 222)

Term: 2024-2025 Spring Term

Faculty

Barbara L MarchellettaShow MyInfo popup for Barbara L Marchelletta

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Description

Provides the student an introduction to medical insurance coding using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) codes for physician services and outpatient procedures. Students develop knowledge and skill in working with the physician to receive maxiumum reimbursement; demonstrating sensitivity in communicating with providers and patients; and applying managed-care policies, third party guidelines, and billing and collection practices. Prerequisites: BIO 127, MAS 121, BMT 113. Corequisite: BIO 128.