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# Medical Billing and Coding Program Course Descriptions

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# Medical Billing & Coding Course Descriptions

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## Medical Billing & Coding Program – Schedule Of Courses

Medical Billing and Coding is concerned with health-related information and the
systems used to collect, process, store, retrieve and communicate information
for the support of operations, management and decision – making within an
enterprise. The specialist is qualified to work in a variety of health care
settings, governmental agencies and managed care organizations. As
computerization of information increases, specialists are vital to medical
coding, computerized billing and patient care data analysis.

## Medical Billing & Coding Course Descriptions

The objective of Arizona College’s Medical Billing and Coding course is to
provide a sound educational environment for instruction and training to equip
its graduates for entry-level positions as medical billing and coding
specialists. This is accomplished through approximately one half of the program
consisting of lecture/demonstration and one half hands-on laboratory procedures.

### Medical Billing & Coding: MBC 101

Information Technology & Delivery Systems
_2.5 Credits_

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This course presents the importance of quality in the delivery of health care,
describing the various methods of evaluating and improving the quality of care
rendered in today’s health care systems. The core focus is the crucial role of
HIS in the quality assessment process. This course will also introduce students
to the history of the American health care system, government regulations in
health care, methods of reimbursement, legal issues and professional ethics.
Prerequisite: None

### Medical Billing & Coding: MBC 102

Medical Records & Health Care Reimbursement
_2.5 Credits_

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This course will introduce students to how reimbursement is accomplished in the
health care industry, who is involved in the reimbursement process, the
methodologies that are used to calculate reimbursement and how health
information technology professionals are involved in the process. Prerequisite:
None

### Medical Billing & Coding: MBC 105

Medical Coding – CPT/HCPCS
_3.0 Credits_

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This course provides the student with the basic fundamentals of reporting
medical services and procedures with standard, recognized guidelines. Using this
coding system provides a uniform language that will thereby provide an effective
means for reliable nationwide communication among physicians and third parties.
Prerequisite: None

### Medical Billing & Coding: MBC 107

Medical Diagnostic Coding
_3.0 Credits_

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This course provides students with essential tools to transform verbal
descriptions of diseases, injuries and conditions into alpha-numerical
designations by utilizing standard, recognized guidelines. Using this coding
system provides a uniform language that will thereby provide an effective means
for reliable nationwide communication among physicians and third parties.
Prerequisite: None

### Medical Billing & Coding: MBC 114

Health Insurance Management
_2.5 Credits_

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This is a course designed to introduce the fundamentals of a health insurance
specialist’s role in the medical profession. Laws and regulations will be
explored as well as becoming familiarized with insurance terminology and the
basics of coding for reimbursement to third-party payers. Prerequisite: None

### Medical Billing & Coding: MBC 115

Health Insurance Claims
_2.5 Credits_

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This course is a practical application course in which various insurance plans
such as group insurance, third-party plans, Medicare and Workers Compensation
are explored. Students will be involved in the coding and completion of the
standardized CMS-1500 claim form. Prerequisite: None

### Medical Billing & Coding: HIT 207

Health Law Concepts & Compliance
_3.0 Credits_

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This course is directed toward assisting students as they enter the health
information field with help in understanding the legal principles that govern
this particular area of health care. There will be a strong emphasis placed on
compliance issues concerning HIPAA, OSHA, fraud and abuse violations.
Prerequisite: None

## Medical Administrative Procedures & Computer Course Descriptions

The academic portion of the Medical Billing and Coding Program consists of three
(3) terms of ten (10) weeks each. Each term is divided into two (2) five-week
sessions. The entire program is approximately 30 weeks.

### Medical Administrative Procedures: MAP 118

Electronic Medical Records
_2.5 Credits_

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This course will introduce students to electronic medical records utilizing the
software program. Students will complete patient case studies which cover
administrative and clinical tasks. The case studies require students to enter
various types of data, including patient demographics, medical history, clinical
findings and insurance billing information. Prerequisite: None

### Medical Administrative Procedures: MAP 208

Computerized Office Software
_2.5 Credits_

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This course focuses on the use of patient accounting software applications which
are commonly used with electronic processes performed in the medical office. The
student will perform the necessary steps of entering demographics, insurance
information, posting charges and payments, as well as reporting and filing
claims electronically. Prerequisite: None

### Computer Courses: COM 108

Microcomputer Concepts & Keyboarding
_2.5 Credits_

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This course provides a microcomputer orientation with an overview of computer
information systems. It introduces computer hardware, software and information
systems. Students will learn Windows as well as Microsoft Office, Word and
Excel. Finally, this course also helps students build basic typing skills as
well as develop speed and accuracy while typing. Prerequisite: None

## Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies and Externship Course Descriptions

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: ADM 101

Career Development
_2.5 Credits_

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This course guides students through the employment process by learning to
complete applications, prepare cover letters and write effective resumes and
follow-up letters. Other topics include interview skills, networking, continuing
education, resigning a position, career advancement and a general orientation to
the ever-changing dynamics of the health care delivery system. Prerequisite:
None

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: ADM 107

Medical Administrative Practices
_2.5 Credits_

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This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of administrative
medical assisting including professional telephone techniques, patient
appointment scheduling, written communication, electronic applications and
quality customer service. Students will explore an overview of medical law and
ethics of the health care profession. Prerequisite: None

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: BIO 126

The Body as a Whole
_3.0 Credits_

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Coordination and regulation of the body systems are discussed in this course.
Students learn how the nervous system and the endocrine system work together to
control the functions of the body. Cellular reproduction, body systems and
directional terms are addressed. Prerequisite: None

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: BIO 127

The Body’s Circulation & Defense
_3.0 Credits_

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In this course, students will examine the structure, function and conduction of
the heart and the pathway of circulation. Students will also explore the
physiology of respiration, which includes the structures and disorders of the
respiratory system and treatment options. Included in the course are blood
composition, typing and disorders. The course also examines the lymphatic system
to include the organs and their functions and discusses immunity. Prerequisite:
None

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: MTP 118

Medical Terminology
_3.0 Credits_

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This course focuses on construction, pronunciation and application of medical
words including prefixes, suffixes and word roots. A basic level of organization
within the human body is presented. An overview of the major body systems is
provided and terms related to the systems are learned. Abbreviations and
pharmacology concepts and introductory legalities related to documentation in
the health care industry are included. Prerequisite: None

### Externship: EXT 200

Externship
_6.5 Credits_

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A 200-hour, full-time externship in an approved facility under the supervision
of a qualified professional. p Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
classroom courses in the program.

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