OPCA1110 — Orthotic and Prosthetic Office Specialist
OPCA 1110 - Orthotic and Prosthetic Office Specialist OPCA 1110 - Orthotic and Prosthetic Office Specialist Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2 Course Description: This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills required to work in offices and manufacturing focused on orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic patients and products. Topics include the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic profession, terminology used within the industry, HIPAA, ethical behavior, and specialized coding and billing. Special emphasis will be placed on developing the background knowledge for Medicare billing system specific to orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics. MnTC Goals None Major Content Scopes of Practice Office Assistant Pedorthics Orthotics Prosthetics Disability Awareness Communication Techniques Medical Interpreters Communication devices PCAs Medical Terminology Orthotics Prosthetics Pedorthics Orthopedic Rehabilitation Healthcare Documentation Specific to Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic Care Record Keeping Financial Terminology Billing Process Medical Necessity Prior Authorization Coding Collection Third party payers Medicare Diabetic Shoe Bill Medicaid Private Insurance Worker’s Compensation Learning