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Insurance Coding/Claims Processing (MEA 210)

Term: 2011-2012 Fall Semester

Faculty

Anne Russo-Ladd
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Carmin Iadonisi
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Judy Roy
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Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (8/29/2011 - 12/17/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 537
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (8/29/2011 - 9/1/2011) Location: CMCC KIRK 103

Description

MEA 210 Insurance Coding/Claims Processing
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will focus on the insurance and claims processing duties of the medical office professional. The student will gain an understanding of the health care industry; medical coding; insurance claims procedures; and several major health insurance programs. The course will explore the legal aspects of insurance billing, ICD-9-CM coding, HCPCS coding, various medical claims forms, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Managed Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers’ Compensation. A billing simulation will be completed as a final evaluation. Prerequisite: MET 111