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Medical coders review health records and assign
numeric codes to diagnoses and procedures. These codes are used to track
patient care and for reimbursement of insurance claims. This concentrated
course will provide you with the basic knowledge of medical office
operations, coding and billing. Class topics include an overview of the
health care environment, office policies and procedures, medical records
management, collections and accounts receivable,
ICD-9-CM coding, CPT/HCPCS coding and third-party billing.
Note:
Successful completion requires 80 percent attendance and an
average score of 75 percent on tests,
quizzes and assignments.
Refund Policy: Withdrawal requests received up to three business days
prior to the first class meeting will result in
a full refund, less a $25 processing charge. Thereafter, withdrawal requests
received before the second class
session will receive a 50 percent refund. No refunds are issued after the
start of the second class.
Prerequisite: IU South Bend Continuing Education Medical Terminology
and Anatomy and Physiology classes or pass waiver tests - see below.
To qualify to waive the Medical Terminology
and Anatomy and Physiology class prerequisites,
students must:
1. Have taken a medical
terminology or anatomy class elsewhere.
2. Provide IU South Bend
Extended Learning Services with proof
of passing that class. (Grade card, transcript, etc.)
3. Pass an evaluation test with 75% accuracy. Test given
by appointment. Call 574-520-4261 to schedule a time.
Instructor: Sandra Huyvaert, CPC; practicing medical office manager
and experienced instructor.
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