ABED 69 Medical Office Admin I-BEST Support III

3 credits

This course is exclusively for students enrolled in the third term of the I-BEST Medical Office Administration Certificate of Completion program. It addresses specific terminology and skills covered in the third-term technical courses.

Prerequisites: ABED 68

Corequisites: BIOL& 175 or BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Explain the meaning of codes found in the CPT book and HCPCS manual
Read sample charts and match procedures to the correct code
Complete claim forms for a variety of providers using a medical insurance billing software
Demonstrate how to obtain managed care referrals and pre-certification approvals for patients

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30