MCO180
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Introduction to Medical Billing & Coding
Course Description
This course is an introduction to subjects that will form the basis for Body Systems and Medical Coding courses, which are to follow. Topics include medical terminology, an overview of body structures, the organization of body systems, introduction to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and general coding guidelines. as well as a brief introduction to the Revenue Cycle and how it affects the payment of services involved in the medical industry.
1. Analyze and correctly apply medical terminology in the proper context and describe the structural organization of the body and divisions of organs into systems
2. Identify and recognize the format of the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding manuals and apply symbols, conventions, and general coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM and CPT codes
3. Identify the Reimbursement cycle and how it applies to insurance, accurate billing forms, such as CMS-1500, and patient billing by identifying charges and payments.
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