Program Objective:
The Medical Billing/Coding program is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform the functions of an entry-level Medical Billing/Coding Assistant position in a medical or insurance office. Basic Medical front office skills are emphasized along with advanced billing/coding, terminology, and procedural techniques commonly performed by Medical Billers and Coders. Billing/Coding is offered in both lecture and "hands on" practical lab formats using "stand alone" courses of instruction.
REQUIRED COURSES:
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| Introduction to Medical Assisting |
3 |
| Written Communications |
3 |
| Accounting Procedures |
3 |
| Medical Billing |
3 |
| Computer Ops / Word Processing |
3 |
| Medisoft |
3 |
| Advanced Medical Insurance |
3 |
| Advanced Health Care Payers |
3 |
| Advanced Medical Coding |
3 |
| Advanced Inpatient/Outpatient Billing |
3 |
| Career Development |
3 |
| Externship - Medical Back Office |
8 |
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| Total Credits: |
Total Weeks in Program: |
41 Quarter Credits
(820 Clock Hours) |
37 weeks (Single Track)
22 weeks (Dual Track) |
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Course Schedules: Colton |
Course Schedules: Anaheim |
| Single Track Days: |
8:00am - 12:50pm, Mon-Thurs |
8:00am - 12:00pm, Mon-Fri |
| Single Track Afternoons: |
1:00pm - 5:50pm, Mon-Thurs |
1:00pm - 5:00pm, Mon-Fri |
| Single Track Nights: |
6:00pm - 11:00pm, Mon-Thurs |
5:30pm - 10:30pm Mon-Thurs |
| Dual Track: |
8:00am - 12:50pm - Mon-Thurs
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1:00pm - 5:50pm, Mon-Thurs |
8:00am - 12:00pm, Mon-Fri
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1:00pm - 5:00pm, Mon-Fri
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| Externship Schedule: |
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon-Fri |
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Introduction to Medical Assisting
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course includes instruction in the history of medicine, health care team members and their area of specialization. Students will be introduced to the role and functions of a medical assistant. In addition, students will be introduced to medical law and ethics, patient rights, and medical records procedures. Additionally the course will introduce the roles of the three types of word parts in forming medical terms, define the commonly used prefixes, word roots and suffixes. Also students will study medical terminology of body planes, directions and cavities as well as terms related to cells, tissue and glands, and genetics.
The course will also teach students to identify the major functions and structures of the Skeletal system, describe the three types of joints, identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of the skeletal system, and understand terminology related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the skeletal system.
Written Communications
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course includes instruction in the basic skills to develop written communications in a medical environment as well as basic 10-key operations. Students will learn the functions of basic administrative equipment found in a medical practice (calculator, copy machine, transcriber, word processor, computerc.etc.). Student will also learn the responsibilities of the medical receptionist in running a medical office. Students will be able to describe the basic patterns of communication, understand nonverbal communication and problem-solving steps. Students will also understand the importance of mental and emotional status in regard to overall health and the commonly used defense mechanisms. The course will also teach students the major functions, structures and terminology related to diagnostic and treatment procedures of the Muscular, Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems.
Accounting Procedures
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course provides the basic skills necessary to perform medical office bookkeeping, single and double entry and one-write system (Pegboard). The course also includes instruction in handling referrals, methods of scheduling appointments, correspondence, classifications of mail and proper handling of medical office internal and external records. Students will be introduced to patient charting techniques and patient data collection. Also they will be able to explain the basic filing methods and the steps used in filing medical records. The course will also teach students the major functions and structures and terminology related to diagnostic and treatment procedures of the Respiratory, Digestive and Urinary Systems.
Medical Billing
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course includes instruction in the basic skills necessary to perform entry-level hospital and physician billing. Students will learn to define terms used in health insurance, the concepts surrounding managed care and distinguish the major classes and types of health insurance organizations and plans including government sponsored plans. The course also introduces medical coding (ICD-9, E-codes, V-codes and CPT-4), coding rules and the HCFA-1500 and UB-92 forms. Students will also learn basic banking terms and procedures and how to keep track of equipment maintenance and maintain an inventory of clinical and administrative supplies.
Computer Operations (Windows) / Microsoft Word
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course includes instruction in the basic skills necessary to perform entry-level word processing functions on Microsoft Word/ computer. The students will be able to identify the components of a computer, system software, and application software. The course will also provide instruction in basic operating software (Windows) and GUI. Working in MS Word, students will learn to manipulate the menu bar, toolbars, rulers and status bar; enter, change and format a document using editing features; check spelling and correct errors; save, enter text into an existing document, preview documents and print. The course will also teach students the major functions, structures and terminology related to diagnostic and treatment procedures of the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems.
Medisoft for Windows
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course includes instruction in the basic skills necessary to use the MediSoft for Windows software. The students will be able to define the terms used in each chapter, learn how to add a new patient account, enter and edit the information needed for a new patient case record. Instruction includes how to process transactions with patient's Superbill information, enter procedure charge transactions, record payments received from patients and insurance carriers, enter an adjustment and print a walkout receipt. Also, students will learn to print various list reports, design a custom report and print Patient Statements. Students will work with the claim management process screen to create and edit and delete claims. Student will also learn to print HCFA-1500 claim forms and Primary Insurance Aging reports. The course will also teach students the major functions, structures, and terminology related to diagnostic and treatment procedures of the Integumentary, Nervous and Special Senses including the Eyes and Ears systems.
Advanced Medical Insurance
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course includes instruction in performing administrative medical assisting functions including schedules, inpatients/outpatient admissions and procedures. Students will be able to understand and apply third-party guidelines, obtain reimbursement through accurate claims submission, monitor third-party reimbursement and adhere to HIPPA regulations. In addition, students will learn terms used in health insurance, and distinguish the major classes and types of health insurance organizations including government sponsored plans. This course will teach students to understand and adhere to managed care policies and procedures, negotiate managed care contracts. Students will perform procedural and diagnostic coding, manage accounts receivables, accounts payable, and process payroll. This course will include a project on coding cases on: Evaluation and Management Review, Musculoskeletal and Respiratory System. (Prerequisites: M03510, M03520, M03530, M03540, M03550, M03560)
Advanced Health Care Payers
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course includes instruction in the basic skills necessary to perform entry level hospital and physician billing. Students will learn to explain eligibility criteria for Medicare. Students will learn to identify the benefits and non-benefits of Medicare. This course provides the federal law adopted to increase health benefits for employed workers and the elderly. Students will learn the history of the federal participation in providing medical care to needy persons (Medicaid) as well as the Tricare programs relative to active military and CHAMPVA Programs relative to retired or disabled veterans. The course also includes a project on coding cases ionvolving: Medicine, Radiology, Anesthesia, Pathology and Laboratory. Students will learn the policies and regulations, additional insurance programs and managed care plans. (Prerequisites: M03510, M03520, M03530, M03540, M03550, M03560)
Advanced Medical Coding
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
In this course, the students will learn to define terms used in health insurance, the concepts surrounding Managed care and distinguish the major classes and types of health insurance organizations. Students will learn the importance and techniques of accurate coding. Students will develop an understanding of the conventions and terminology of ICD-9. Students will learn procedural coding, that is the transformation of written descriptions of procedures and professional services into numeric designations. Students will also expand on the basic skills necessary to use the MediSoft application to add new patient accounts enter and edit information needed for a new patient. Students will learn to add ICD-9 and CPT codes in Medi-Soft. The course also includes a project on coding cases on: Integumentary , Cardiovascular, Digestive Hemi/Lympathatic and Mediastinum / Diaphragm Systems. (Prerequisites: M03510, M03520, M03530, M03540, M03550, M03560)
Advanced Inpatient/Outpatient Billing
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Credit Units: 3
In this course, students will learn physician billing using the CMS-1500 form; the form accepted by nearly all private insurance carriers as well as Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers' compensation. The student will also learn hospital billing using UB-92 form; a summary document supported by an itemized or detailed bill and used by institutional facilities (inpatient and outpatient departments, rural health clinics, etc.). This course will include a skills project on coding for: Urinary Male Genital, and the Endocrine System, Female Genital, Maternity Care / Delivery, Eye and Auditory Systems Cases.
Career Development
Course Length: 3 weeks
Credit Units: 3
This course provides instruction in the art of getting a job. Students will be introduced to resume preparation, job search strategies, interview techniques, goal setting, dress for success and career development techniques. The course is designed to provide the student with successful strategies and techniques for finding employment opportunities and successfully negotiating the resume, interview and negotiation of employment processes. The course will also provide the student opportunities to do targeted outside job searches and interviews during the term of instruction.
Externship
Course Length: 4 Weeks
Credit Units: 8
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to use the skills acquired from classroom instruction in a "real life" medical setting. Students will be placed with medical facility as an extern where the staff will provide opportunities for practical application of the student's skills in a back-office clinical environment. The externship will be monitored by the Placement Department but the employer representative(s) will supervise the student on a day-to-day basis. Prerequisite: M03510, M03520, M03530, M03540, M03550, M03560, M04501, M04520, M04530, M04540.
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