HLSC 105 Healthcare Front Office II

5 credits

This course introduces topics on managing the healthcare front office.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 and ABED 046

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe a variety of forms that are used in a healthcare office
Explain the reasons for clinical records management
Identify a variety of healthcare reference books and explain their uses
Explain healthcare insurance contract interpretation
List a variety of procedures and the billing codes that accompany them
Explain the process of insurance claim billing
Describe healthcare practice accounts receivable
Define accounts payable
Identify good employment skills and job search strategies

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50