Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ULTR-0111
Organization's ID:
HIS 135
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
80 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Healthcare Information Management
Description

Objective:

To teach students coding and reimbursement systems with emphasis on CPT and ICD-9-CM principles, prospective payment systems, diagnostic related groups and ambulatory visit groups.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define key medical insurance terminology
  • Compute insurance required rates and co-pay benefits packages
  • Discuss the PRO review process
  • Discuss the role of an insurance billing specialist in today's healthcare system
  • Examine factors that influence reimbursement systems used by facilities
  • Outline the process by which procedures and records are billed
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials