MOA241 — Principles-Med Coding/Billing
Study principles and practices in health information management as it relates to documentation for medical billing. Introduction to ICD and CPT coding, private insurance and government programs claim processing, legal and health care finance issues, HIPAA and release of information guidelines are emphasized. Notice to Central Campus Students: Your classroom may not be equipped with a computer for you to use so it is highly advised that you bring your own lap-top type computer to every class for use in this course. For technical specifications and the potential to use financial aid to purchase an appropriate device refer to http://www.jccmi.edu./tbz which is JC's Text Book Zero web site. The library also has computers available for check out. For more information on this option go to http://libguides.jccmi.edu/c.php?g=665872&p=468203 0#s-lg-box-14671267 .
Prerequisites: MED-120, MOA-120, MED-125, BIO-132, BIO-254