Dec 22, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

MED 134 - Medical Assisting Financial Management


Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 2

Description: This course is the study of the daily financial practices, insurance coding, billing and collections, and accounting practices in the medical office environment.

Prerequisite(s): Take MED 102 MED 105 MED 113 MED 118 .
Corequisite(s): Take MED 108 MED 114  and MED 116 
Course Topics:
  • 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

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
  • Pin drive
  • Mouse and mouse pad

Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.

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


Student Learning Outcomes:
  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.

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If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2023-2024