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Academics > All Programs > Medical Billing Clerk
The Medical Billing Clerk program provides instruction in medical insurance and medical billing for reimbursement purposes.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| ALHS 1011 Structure & Function of the Human Body Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system. Required textbooks and materials:
| 5 |
| ALHS 1090 Med Term/Allied Health Sciences Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, and terminology related to the human anatomy. Required textbooks and materials:
| 2 |
| BUSN 1440 Document Production Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management. Required textbooks and materials:
| 4 |
| BUSN 2370 Med Off Billing/Coding/Insur 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, and collections; and managed care. Required textbooks and materials:
| 3 |
| XXXX 300 Elective 4253 | 3 |
| XXXX 200 Occupational Guided Elective 4596 | 2 |
| *20 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate |
