ABED 069 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications III

3 credits

This course is exclusively for students who are enrolled in the third term of the I-BEST Medical Assisting, Office Administration certificate program. It addresses specific vocabulary and language skills covered in the third term technical courses (MEDA 136 and MEDA 211).

Prerequisites: ABED 068

Corequisites: MEDA 136 and MEDA 211

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Pronounce, spell, and use correctly specialized vocabulary relating to insurance terminology, terms, phrases and abbreviations
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