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MED 134 - Medical Assisting Financial Management

• Major Types of Insurance Programs
• Use of the ICD-9-CM Codes
• Linking Diagnoses and Procedures
• Billing Procedures
• Medicare and Medicaid
• Managed Care and Private Payer

• Pin drive
• Mouse and mouse pad

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Describe the major types of insurance programs encountered in the medical office and how insurance claims are proficiently processed.
2. Demonstrate effective use of the ICD-9-CM to report correct diagnostic codes.
3. Apply CPT-4 to report correct physician practice codes.
4. Properly link diagnoses and procedures when reporting services for reimbursement.
5. Perform the calculations and billing procedures used for patient payments.
6. Complete the basic HCFA-1500 form using patient and encounter information.
7. Identify the steps payers follow to adjudicate claims.
8. Prepare correct Medicare and Medicaid primary and secondary claims.
9. Prepare correct managed care and private payer primary and secondary claims. 
10. Develop employment strategies necessary for a successful transition in the job market. 
11. Demonstrate proficiency in the computerized management of the medical office.

• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Academic Misconduct
• Add/Drop period
• Appeals Process
• Class Attendance
• Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
• Classroom Conduct/Expectations
• Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Withdrawal Policy

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