HLT 160 Medical Billing and Coding I *
This course teaches the concepts, skills, and terminology related to entry-level administrative and accounting aspects of a medical practice, including revenue cycle, billing and coding using International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and related technology, and modeling professional communication principles. The laboratory portion of the course simulates hands-on applications, including compliance with federal and state laws and healthcare ethics for generating claims and coordinating insurance benefits, processing referrals, scheduling appointments, and registering patients for billable services.
6 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
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Corequisite
Recommended Preparation:
HLT 111