OT 210 — Medical Coding/Billing and Ins
This course is a continuation of Medical Coding and Billing I. The main focus will include the following: computerized medical billing using the Medisoft Advanced Practice Management Program, the use and advantages of health information technology in the health care profession, coding diagnoses and procedures in the different body systems. The students will continue to navigate the billing program by entering patient information, diagnoses, procedures, payment posting, adjustment, billing statements, collections. Medical insurance rules and guidelines, the relationship between the patient, provider and insurance will also be presented. The student will continue to process the updated CMS 1500 claims and review the electronic submission process. The student will learn how to code for operative reposts and summaries.