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This course provides an overview of how health care is primarily structured and delivered in the U.S. Topics include how different components of the health care system interact with one another to serve health care needs. Students explore complex and critical issues facing the health care delivery system in the United States.

This course introduces basic financial management and accounting methods and procedures for health care organizations. Students apply financial management concepts that assist managers in planning, monitoring, and controlling an organization’s operations.

This Course Covers The Basic Principles Of Coding With Cpt/hcpcs. Instruction Emphasizes Outpatient Coding, Including Structure, Rules And Guidelines. Students Develop Skills In Using Cpt To Report Reimbursable Services.

This Course Addresses The Coding Systems Used In Hospitals And Nursing Homes With Emphasis On Icd-9-cm (international Classification Of Diseases). Implications Of Diagnostic Related Groups (drgs) And Their Relationship To Coding Assignment And Financing Of Hospital Care Are Also Covered. Theory And Practice Are Provided In Coding Problem-solving And Data Quality Control Measures.

This course provides the procedures to achieve accurate billing for medical services. Students examine procedural and legal implications of the medical billing process, as well as how to fill out claim forms used in hospitals and physician practices.

This is the second course in the billing series. Topics in the introductory course are expanded and developed to a higher level of competency, including managed care, refunds, appeals, workers’ compensation, and audits.

Prerequisite: BC116a This course introduces Microsoft Access 2007 database management software. Students develop the skills required to use a database files and reports. Related topics include navigating the Access interface, structuring tables, designing queries, creating forms, and mitigating database design issues. Students will complete a comprehensive database project in which they apply the concepts learned in the class.

This class introduces students to basic computer terms and concepts. It also provides the hands-on experience and skills development necessary to perform tasks in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software programs.

3.00 Semester Hours/45 Lecture Hours Prerequisite: None This course offers theoretical background and historical development of contemporary health care systems. It also introduces students to the management functions of planning, organizing, decision making, staffing and controlling in conventional and integrative health care systems,

3.00 Semester Hours/45 Lecture Hours Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to basic principles of informal logic and standards of intellectual reasoning. Topics include the stages of critical thinking, points of view, assumptions and inferences, self-deception, bias and egocentrism, fallacies, and inductive strengths and weaknesses. Students use critical thinking skills to analyze and solve problems that face health care professionals

3.00 Semester Hours/45 Lecture Hours Prerequisite: None This course presents primary functions of the legal system, and how they affect the delivery of health care. Topics include legal terminology and concepts such as contracts, torts, due process, negligence, liability, etc. Students examine health-related legal theories such as informed consent, tort reform, privilege and confidentiality.

3.00 Semester Hours/45 Lecture Hours Prerequisite: None This Course Introduces The Key Concepts, Principles, And Practices Of Health Care Information Systems. Topics Include Applications Of Information Systems, Health Care Databases, Electronic Medical Records, Commercial Vendors, Decision Support Systems, Leading-edge Technologies, Departmental Design, And Record Retention, Analysis, And Evaluation. There Is A Special Emphasis On The Role Of Him Professionals And The Him Department In Modern Health Care Organizations.

3.00 Semester Hours/45 Lecture Hours Prerequisite: None This course covers the fundamentals of marketing for health care. Topics include exploring the meaning of marketing, consumer behavior, market segmentation, marketing ethics, and environmental influences that impact marketing.

3.00 Semester Hours/45 Lecture Hours Prerequisites: Bc116a, Hca200, Hca201, Hca202, Hca204 And Hca206 This Capstone Course For The Aa In Health Care Administration Covers Topics That Are Currently Important Within Health Care. Students Complete An In-depth Study Of A Topic Related To Their Career Interests.

Prerequisite: None This course focuses on whole numbers, fractions, ratios, proportions, the decimal system, and percents. Special emphasis is placed on the application of basic math skills to common workplace problems and real=life situations.

Prerequisite: None This course introduces self-awareness, heredity and environment, motivation, development and learning, perception, information processing, communication, and interpersonal relations. Important applications are made to situations people face in their work lives, including change management, stress management, goal-setting, and interpersonal relationships at work.

Prerequisite: None This course offers students insight into the foundations of the U.S. Constitution, and distribution of powers between federal and state governments, Students examine sp

3.00 Semester Hours/48 Lecture Hours Prerequisite: None This course reviews basic skills required for successful college writing, focusing on strategies to achieve effective content, organization and English usage. This course also helps students develop confidence in both personal and professional verbal presentation skills. Topics include audience evaluation, critical thinking, organization, effective listening, audience message retention, and the use of visual aids. May be substituted for GE218.

3.00 Semester Hours/48 Lecture Hours Prerequisite: None This course covers fundamentals of science, which include topics of life, health, matter, energy, plants, and animals and how they interrelate to local and earthly topology. Students review application of the scientific method as well as its limitations

This course introduces the foundations of the language of medicine and develops medical vocabulary through the study of the structures, functions, diagnostic procedures, pathology, and treatment procedures of the body systems.

This course provides an introduction to operating systems and browsers as well as word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, and e-mail applications used in office productivity software. 4.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: none.

Basic Diagnosis Coding is an introduction to the ICD-9-CM data set used for reporting diagnoses. This course will also include instruction on how to classify and index diagnosis in the healthcare setting. The various uses for diagnosis codes will be discussed as well.

Basic Procedure Coding helps students describe all types of healthcare services, treatments, and procedures provided to patients in both inpatient and outpatient facilities, as well as ancillary departments such as imaging centers and pathology laboratories.

Intermediate Diagnosis Coding Is A Continuation Of Basic Diagnosis Coding With Advanced Instruction On Icd-9-cm Chapter-specific Guidelines (specialty Coding). Abstracting Skills Will Continue To Be Reinforced. An Overview Of Icd-10-cm Will Be Included To Provide An Introduction To This New Code Set.

Intermediate Procedure Coding Continues To Teach Students How To Identify All Types Of Healthcare Services, Treatments, And Procedures Provided To Patients In Both Inpatient And Outpatient Facilities As Well As Ancillary Departments, Such As Imaging Centers And Pathology Laboratories. In Addition, How To Properly Apply Hcpcs Level Ii Codes And Icd-9-cm Volume 3 Procedure Codes Will Be Covered. An Introduction To Icd-10-pcs Will Be Provided.

This course provides the medical assisting student an introduction to medical law and legal and ethical responsibilities of the physician and the allied healthcare professional. Medical ethics and bioethical topics are discussed. Professional credentialing opportunities are addressed as well as practice examinations focused on the graduate sitting for the national Certification Examination offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants. 2.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: All didactic course work with a GPA of 2.0

During The Internship Phase Of Training, The Student Will Experience Various Aspects Of Working In The Coding Field. The Internship Will Provide The Student With The Opportunity To Experience And Participate In The Duties Of A Medical Coder In A Working Environment. Areas Such As Abstracting From Medical Records, Cpt-4, And Icd-9-cm Coding Schemes Will Also Be Used. Other Aspects Of Medical Coding And Billing Will Be Experienced. Experienced Coding Personnel Provide The Instruction. 4.0 Credit Hours. Prerequisites: All Didactic Course Work With A Gpa Of 2.0 And Pd 212 Mbic Internship Preparation.

This course includes the development of keyboarding skills through touch, mastery of the keyboard, speed building, and preparation of office documents. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This course introduces the student to the administrative portion of the healthcare environment as well as important legal and ethical guidelines. Students will become familiar with health information systems including interpersonal communication, customer service techniques, and appointment scheduling. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: none

This course provides an overview of administrative tasks performed in a medical office. Students will learn about office financial management, accounting concepts, the types of medical recordkeeping, accepting and entering payments, and human resource management. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: none

This course provides instruction in the study of human diseases with focus on the symptoms, signs, causes, and diagnosis of disease. Additionally, students will learn about pharmacology, drug categories, and pharmacological treatment related to human diseases.

This is the lab portion of MO 150 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology.

This Course Is Designed To Provide Students With An Understanding Of The Basic Types Of Medical Insurance Programs Available In Today’s Healthcare System. It Also Acquaints Students With Billing Formats Using The Universal Claim Form And Provides The Skills Necessary To Master The Basic Aspects Of Medical Insurance Billing. Current Reimbursement Methodologies (i.e., Rbrvs, Apcs) And Compliance Will Also Be Covered. 3.0 Credit Hours. Prerequisite: None

The Medical Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entrylevel office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office or clinic, hospitals, longterm care facilities, and other health care office settings. The program also includes a comprehensive general education curriculum, preparing students for future career advancement opportunities.

The Medical Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entrylevel office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office or clinic, hospitals, longterm care facilities, and other health care office settings. The program also includes a comprehensive general education curriculum, preparing students for future career advancement opportunities.

The Medical Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entrylevel office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office or clinic, hospitals, longterm care facilities, and other health care office settings. The program also includes a comprehensive general education curriculum, preparing students for future career advancement opportunities.

This is the lab portion of SC 245. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisites: SC 145/SC 145L Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab. Corequisite: SC 245 Anatomy and Physiology II.

This course deals with concepts of personal financial planning and financial control. Topics center on critical self examination of student planning techniques through analysis and research of personal financial legal documents, checking accounts and banking services, income tax procedures, savings methods, investment planning, risk management and insurance, and credit records, credit law, and the cost of credit. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This course provides a critical examination of issues embedded in the practice of providing customer service. Topics include research about best practice in customer service and communication techniques, psychologically based methods for dealing with the management of customer complaints, and the roles of a customer service employee and supervisor within ethical boundaries and common business practice. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This seminar provides an opportunity for students to critically examine their skills and develop a plan to further their career. Students will be encouraged to develop a plan for maintaining life-long learning skills. Topics include research, job searching, developing career documents, creating personal budgets, and refining interview and communication skills. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

Medical word building; the roles of prefixes, combining forms and suffixes; body directions, planes and cavities; the major body systems; terms used to describe cells, tissues and glands; medical specialties.

Major structures and functions of the integumentary system; terms used to describe the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of skin disorders.

The major structures and functions of the skeletal and muscular systems; types of joints and muscles; terms related to the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of the skeletal and muscular systems

Major structures and functions of the digestive system; terminology related to the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of digestive illnesses.

Major structures and functions of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems; types and functions of blood vessels; terms related to the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems.

Major structures and functions of the respiratory and nervous systems; major parts of the brain by location and function; diagnosis, pathology and treatment terms relating to the respiratory and nervous systems.

Major structures and functions of the urinary and endocrine systems; terms used to describe the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of urinary and endocrine gland disorders; the hypothalamus and endocrine glands; functions of the hormones secreted by the glands.

Major structures and functions of the eyes and ears; terms describing the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of eye and ear disorders.

Major functions and structures of the male and female reproductive systems; terms relating to the diagnosis, pathology and treatment of male and female reproductive disorders.

Cancer classifications; diagnosing cancer; cancer treatment and prevention; dangers and safety precautions associated with x-rays; diagnostic and therapeutic benefits of radiology and nuclear medicine.

Types of insurance plans; disability and liability insurance; major developments in health insurance; the six managed care models; HMO accreditation; government- managed care ventures; the effect of managed care on administrative procedures.

New Patient Interview And Check-in Procedures; Established Patient Return Visits; Post-clinical Check-out; Computerized Practice Procedure Methods; Introduction To Icd-9-cm And Cpt Coding; Insurance Company Claims Processing; The Legal And Regulatory Considerations Of An Insurance Claim.

Billing guidelines for inpatient medical, in/outpatient global surgery, minor surgery, and maintenance of a provider's claim files; setting up a filing system for completed claims; determining primary and secondary status; completing common types of claims.

History And Function Of Bcbs Plans; Features Of Bcbs Basic Benefits; Typical Services In Major Medical Coverage Including Identifying Patients And The Correct Procedure For Completed A Bcbs Claim Form.

Parts of the Medicare program; eligibility criteria; fee schedule; supplemental plans and managed care; filling out an HCFA 1500 claim form.

Who is eligible for Medicaid; services covered under the federal portion of Medicaid; services provided and paid for by state coverage; steps to obtain preauthorization services.

Health Care For The Military; Deductibles, Cost Sharing And Eligibility Requirements For Tricare; Filing Tricare Claim Forms; Workers' Compensation Programs; Classifying On-the-job Injuries; Preparing A First Report Of Injury Form; Qualifying For Workers' Compensation Benefits.

Using The Icd-9-cm Coding System; Primary Vs. Principal Diagnosis; Icd-9-cm Terms, Marks, Abbreviations And Symbols; Index Tables.

Basic Format Of Cpt Service And Procedure Codes On The Cms-1500 Claim; Comparing Cpt With Icd-9-cm Coding; Modifiers; New Vs. Established Patient; Assigning Emergency Department And Critical Care Codes; Consultation Vs. Confirmatory Visit; Preventive Medicine Visits; The Global Surgical Period.

The Hcpcs System For Reporting Professional Services, Procedures, Supplies And Equipment; Hcpcs Level Ii Coding System; Cms Reimbursement; Rules Of The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payment System.

How to code from patient medical records; the importance of correct physician documentation; steps in coding an operative report; selecting and coding diagnoses and procedures from case studies and sample records.