BSTEC 106 - Medical Billing

5.0 Credits
Overview of health insurance terminology, plans, claims, billing forms, and payment systems; revenue cycles and reimbursement methodologies for professional services; and legal and ethical guidelines related to a medical practice. Instructor permission required if prerequisites have not been met.
Prerequisite BSTEC 104; BSTEC 129 orBSTEC 130.Placement inMATH 77.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify processes and form conclusions related to U.S. health insurance plans and government sponsored health benefit programs.
Identify and evaluate employment opportunities and continuing education expectations in the medical billing field.
Synthesize written and oral conclusions about health insurance terminology, plans, claims, forms, and payment systems.
Identify and list the primary medical payer groups and resources.
Evaluate and apply principles of financial reimbursement, monitoring, and reporting.
Identify and apply medical practice legal and ethical guidelines and terminology.
Identify health information laws, regulations, and governing bodies.
Identify and apply concepts of confidentiality, privacy; and security policies, procedures, and monitoring.
Access professional associations and evaluate their importance in healthcare billing.

Course Typically Offered
FULL YEAR