HCA 107 Modern Medical Billing II

COURSE NAME:  HCA 107 MODERN MEDICAL BILLING II

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn practical medical billing techniques.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain how to create and file insurance claims including Medicare correctly, 2) describe federal legislation and the medical regulations in healthcare, 3) discuss how to apply CPT codes for services and procedures and ICD-9-CM codes, and 4) explain how to apply HCPCS level II codes and modifiers.  

Prerequisites

HCA 106 Modern Medical Billing I

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

1. Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s
2. Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer
3. E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

1. Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.
2. A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.
3. Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due dates.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive 3 Credit Hours upon completion of this course.