Summer Semester 2024 Catalog

BUSN 2370 MEDICAL OFFICE BILLING/CODING/INSURANCE

Credits

3

Provides an introduction to medical coding skills and applications of international coding standards for billing of health care services. Provides the knowledge and skills to apply coding of diagnostic statements and procedures for billing purposes. Provides an introduction to medical coding as it relates to health insurance. Topics include: international classification of diseases, code book formats, coding techniques, formats of the ICD and CPT manuals, health insurance, billing, reimbursement, collections, and managed care.

Lecture Hours

30

Lab Hours

30

Prerequisite

(BUSN 2300 or ALHS 1090) and one of the following: BUSN 2310, ALHS 1010, or ALHS 1011

Corequisite

NONE