Medical Billing & Coding

Introduces pharmacologic terminology, symbols, abbreviations, spelling, pronunciation of medications, drug names and references, and drug classifications. Includes the commonly used medications found in the medical office as well as the usage, action, dosage, adverse reactions, contradictions, and route of administration.

This course together with AH151 is designed to enable Allied Health students to build a foundation for an understanding of the human body. For anyone planning to work in the healthcare field, this class will be the background to a deeper understanding about yourself, as well as your patients. Human Anatomy and Physiology encompasses the structure and function of selected organ systems and systems of the human body. The focus of this course is on the organization of the human body, the chemistry of human life, various bodily tissues, the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system (including sensory organs) and the endocrine system.

This class will provide a comprehensive look at legal and ethical issues faced by the healthcare professional on a day-to-day, real-life basis. By providing critical thinking exercises, real-life scenarios, discussion, references for further investigation, and up-to-date terminology, this class will allow the healthcare professional to better handle the legal and ethical decisions that arise while managing their professions.

Using a clear and concise word-building approach will guide the student step-by-step through the parts of the medical words. Learning the roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms will allow the student to break down medical words for understanding instead of using memorization.

This course introduces the electronic health records as well as administration of the medical office; reception (answering the telephone, scheduling appointments and referrals), patient records and insurance, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) compliance in the medical office, and basic keyboarding.

This course together with AH111 is designed to enable Allied Health students to build a foundation for an understanding of the human body. For anyone planning to work in the healthcare field, this class will be the background to a deeper understanding about yourself, as well as your patients. Human Anatomy and Physiology encompasses the structure and function of selected organ systems and systems of the human body. The focus of this course is on the cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, human microbiome, and reproductive systems, as well as pregnancy and human development.

Using a clear and concise word-building approach will guide you, the student, step-by-step through the parts of the medical words. Learning the roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms will allow you to break down medical words for understanding instead of using memorization.

This course includes basic information about common medical conditions, human diseases, and the disease process. Emphasis will be placed on indicative symptomatology, patient assessment, and case management – including diagnostics, treatments, prognosis, the client teaching required and implementing those teachings in a way that validates the patient’s understanding of their illness and treatment plan. Course content includes major conditions organized by body system and works in conjunction with AH151 to deepen students’ understanding of how healthy anatomy and physiology can be disrupted by a variety of diseases and disorders. ICD-10-CM coding systems are briefly discussed, and codes are listed in the textbook for each disease, which reinforces the importance of coding for reimbursement and research.

Enables the student to learn and understand the entire revenue cycle. Enables the student to understand the role they play in the revenue cycle process and how to correctly manage this role.

Students will learn the fundamentals of coding and how to use the coding resources. Students will be able to apply the coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding.

Introduction to spreadsheets, word processing, and the practice management software within the electronic health record. Creation of insurance claims and posting of insurance & patient payments, such as copays, deductibles, and balance after insurance payments. Posting of adjustments, documentation of progress notes, and completion of medical forms.

Enhances coding skills with advanced applications of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, compliance, and real-world coding scenarios to prepare for certification exams.

Professional Development is a course designed to enhance the skills of allied health students in the areas of verbal communication, nonverbal communication, barriers to effective communication, oral communication, self-boundaries, adaptive and non-adaptive coping mechanisms, subjective and objective information, resume building, interview skills, and diversity (cultural, social, and ethnic). This course will also introduce students to key elements of leadership and personal management. The information provided is designed to guide the student into making good choices in communicating and interacting with patients, coworkers, and providers.

This course builds upon the material and concepts introduced in the previous term, focusing on the precise application of coding methodology to identify suitable ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes. Students will gain the skills needed to excel in the professional coder certification exam. The course includes a variety of assignments such as knowledge checks, comprehensive reviews, flashcards, quizzes, tests, and mock exams, covering topics such as anatomy, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, and billing and reimbursement. Additionally, students will have access to timed and untimed practice exams to enhance their readiness for the certification exam.