Medical Billing and Coding Course Descriptions
MI112
Anatomy and Physiology for Mechanical Structures
This course is designed to teach the structure and function of the human body. The systems studied in this class are the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. This course introduces students to the language of medicine as it relates to these systems. Basic computer knowledge and the touch system of keyboarding are also covered in this course.
Prerequisite(s): None
MI122
Anatomy and Physiology for Visceral Structures
This course includes instruction on the structure and function of the human body. The systems studied in this class are the endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system. This course introduces students to the language of medicine as it relates to these systems. Basic computer knowledge and the touch system of keyboarding are also covered in this course.
Prerequisite(s): None
MI132
Introduction to Medical Coding
This course is designed to provide students with a foundation of medical coding by integrating the basic concepts of disease classification and medical office coding with anatomy and physiology concepts. The keyboarding application section of this course introduces and helps to develop computer and information processing. This course is also designed to instruct students in how to keyboard using the touch system and how to improve keyboarding skill and accuracy.
Prerequisite(s): None
MI143
Medical Records Management
This course explains how to develop, evaluate, and implement a medical billing and record system used in a typical medical office compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This course also introduces the management, legal and compliance requirements and responsibilities of a medical office. The keyboarding application section of this course introduces and helps to develop computer and information processing skills.
Prerequisite(s): None
MI153
Computerized Insurance and Billing
This course focuses on medical insurance billing as it relates to an office practice. The course is designed to teach students about computerized insurance forms and electronic insurance filing transmission.
Prerequisite(s): MI112, MI122, MI132, MI143
MI162
CPT Coding for Medical Office Applications
This course provides instruction in the coding rules for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and explains how to apply the rules to correctly code patient services related to a medical office environment.
Prerequisite(s): MI112, MI122, MI132, MI143
MI172
CPT Coding for Hospital Applications
This course offers instruction in the coding rules for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and explains how to apply the rules to correctly code patient services related to a hospital environment.
Prerequisite(s): MI112, MI122, MI132, MI143
MI183
Medical Office Management
This course is designed to prepare students for front office management duties by providing instruction on information processing, telecommunications, and mail technology. Students are instructed to practice these skills in the lab portion of the course.
Prerequisite(s): MI112, MI122, MI132, MI143
MI192
Medical Coding/ICD-9 Codes
This course offers instruction in the rules for disease classification (ICD-9) coding and how to apply the rules in coding patient diagnoses. Coursework includes an introduction to a series of lectures and discussions that concentrate on developing habits of personal success. Emphasis is placed on assessing qualifications; developing a job search network; preparing résumés, cover letters, and applications; and using successful interviewing strategies and follow-up skills.
Prerequisite(s): MI112, MI122, MI132, MI143