Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECNU-0085
Organization's ID:
B301
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 weeks (36 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Medical Billing
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an overview of the roles and duties of personnel in a medical records department. The student will learn to analyze and abstract data used for reimbursement purposes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the different components of a medical record
  • Demonstrate the importance of maintaining records, confidentiality and legal ramifications

General Topics:

  • Medical records, filing, confidentiality, and the Joint Commission and Health Insurance Probability and Accounting
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials