Outpatient Insurance Coding, Certificate

PROFESSIONAL-TECHINICAL

• APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HLHS 101 - Medical Terminology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• MEAS 137 - Outpatient Insurance and Basic Coding CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• MEAS 203 - Advanced Insurance Coding CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• MEAS 204 - Advanced Insurance Claims Processing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 18

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Explain the relationship between anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and human diseases as they relate to healthcare practice.
• Perform administrative functions such as medical record management, insurance processing, coding, billing, and compliance with HIPAA regulations to ensure efficient healthcare operations.
• Differentiate between ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to accurately assign codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services in compliance with billing and reimbursement guidelines.
• Assess third-party reimbursement, auditing, and compliance processes by identifying coding or billing errors and ensuring adherence to Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer policies.