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2017 Summer Main
MED1061/Lecture/01 - Medical Asst. Insurance and Billing | Credits 3.00
Students will be able to identify types of insurance plans and apply third party guidelines. In this introductory course, ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding and CPT-4 procedural coding will be performed. Completion of CMS-1500 forms and claims processing along with the legal aspects of the insurance industry including Medicare, Medicaid, managed care plans, private and employer based insurance plans. Through case studies and role play, students will learn how to maximize physician reimbursement while learning proper communication with patients, providers, and third-party administrators. Coding, precertifications, and preauthorizations will be assessed. 3 semester hours. Pre-requisite: ALH1110 and Department approval.
Registration Type Traditional
Fees Lab Fee $65.00 (Fee Group All)
Instructors Smith, Peggy
Manley, Christina
Duration 5/15/2017 - 8/5/2017
Schedule Wednesday  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM;  Marion Technical Col, Health Technologies Center, Room 180
Prerequisites ( Instructor Permission Required from Smith, Peggy or Instructor Permission Required from Manley, Christina )
Corequisites N/A
Credit Types Credit DevEd Transfer
Class 18 Seats | 6 Remaining
Open

Primary population and other student populations allowed to register for this course:
 Primary Population# Others Allowed# Others Registered
Campus  Marion Technical College180
Program  Credit180
College  AlliedHealth180
Department  Medical Sciences1812
Curriculum  Medical Asst Deg189
Population  Semester1812