This course is intended to provide the foundation for success in the Medical Billing and Coding Specialistprogram and in the Medical Billing profession.
Course content will cover the components of medical terms, including prefi xes, suffi xes, and word roots.Correct spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, and defi nitions of medical terms is emphasized to preparestudents for effective communication with healthcare professionals. Medical terminology will cover basicanatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology among body systems. Students will engage in collaborativeactivities to build competence utilizing medical terminology.
Students will also be introduced to the tools necessary for Medical Billing, including the ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS manuals. Professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication strategies willalso be discussed.
Credits:
5.0
In Class Clock Hours:
72.00
Lab Hours:
40.00
Prerequisite:
None
Corequisite:
None