Medical/Dental Front Office Billing and Coding
720 Clock Hours
380 Lecture Hours, 180 Lab Hours, 160 Externship Hours
28 Weeks: 20 Hours per week
4 Weeks: 40 Hours per week
Program Description
This course prepares students for entry-level positions as Medical
Assistant, Dental Assistant, and Billing and Coding. The Medical/Dental
Front Office Billing and Coding Program consist of lecture, lab, and
externships activities. Course components include:
Morning Classes (8 Module)
Course Name |
Clock Hours |
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Module 1 Medical and Dental Office Administration |
80 |
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Module 2 Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology |
80 |
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Module 3: Medical/Dental Billing and Coding |
80 |
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Module 4 Claims Payments, Review, Appeals and Collections |
80 |
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Module 5 Computer Basics, Information Management, Spreadsheets |
80 |
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Module 6 Records Management |
80 |
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Module 7 Medical Law and Ethics |
80 |
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Module 6 Externship |
160 |
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Total Hours |
720 |
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Medical/Dental Front Office Billing
and Coding Program (8 module) - Course Descriptions
Module 1 Medical and Dental Office Administration
The student will understand the billing process, and will be able to use
calculators, computers, and other office equipment. Students will learn
the importance of legal issues, the names and usage of basic reference
books, the usage of the PDR, how and when to properly complete the HCFA
1500 billing form, the principles and eligibility guidelines for Medicare,
how to bill for Medicaid services, and billing procedures for CHAMPUS,
worker's compensation, and coordination of benefits.
Module 2 Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
To acquaint students with insurance terminology, and the meaning and
pronunciation of medical terms, including prefixes, root words and
suffixes. The student will also learn provider abbreviations and
appropriateness of services rendered. The student will also learn the
names, pronunciation and locations of all principal parts of the body
systems.
Module 3 Medical/Dental Billing and Coding
Course provides in-depth instruction in ICD-9 and CPT coding, which
requires math and basic accounting skills. Both procedural and diagnostic
coding principles are covered.
Module 4 Claims Payments, Review, Appeals and Collections
This course provides in-depth instruction in the preparation of insurance
and government claim forms. Both private and government insurance carriers
are discussed, along with Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, TriCare and Champ VA,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Workers Compensation.
Module 5 Computer Basics, Information Management, Spreadsheets
Students will learn to use the computer, including basic computer
terminology, the use of Windows, the Internet, Explorer, and Outlook. They
will also learn how to do speedwriting by hand and on the computer, as
well as the basics of research.
Module 6 Records Management
Filing, bookkeeping (terminology, personnel, payroll, legal/safety
record-keeping requirements), accounts receivable/payable, pegboard,
computer, inventory control.
Module 7 Medical Law and Ethics
The student is introduced to the medical workplace, office employees,
hiring practices, liability, malpractice, consent and relevance of medical
records. Course also discusses biomedical issues, such as cloning, DNA
testing, abortion, euthanasia, and death and dying.
Module 8 Externship
Students will gain practical knowledge of an on-line billing system and
will actually be involved in a simulated work program.
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