Business Office Technology - Medical Insurance Coding

Medical Insurance Coding (BTEC 1700)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 3.00
Lab Credits: 0.00

Description: This course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare that allows them to assist physicians in assigning procedural and diagnostic codes in an outpatient setting. You will gain a working knowledge of both procedural and diagnostic coding systems, as well as gain hands-on experience assigning codes utilizing the CPT and ICD 9-CM code books. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Choose and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes
2. 2. Assign CPT codes
3. 3. Assess the need for CPT Modifiers
4. 4. Assign HCPCS codes
5. 5. Apply HIPAA rules and regulations to coding assignments

Prerequisites: 

BTEC 1125.