Course Descriptions - Spring 2007

College Reading proficiency and CIS110 Computer Applications (Web Enhanced) and HES105 Medical Language I

HES106 Medical Language II and MRT104 Medical Billing Administration

Familiarizes students with basic coding principles. Topics include format and conventions of ICD9-CM and HCPCS/CPT. These coding systems allow clinical statements to be translated into code numbers that are linked to reimbursement, and facilitate processing claims in accordance with payer requirements.

Basic Reading proficiency and Basic Writing proficiency and CIS110 Computer Applications (Web Enhanced)

MRT103 Coding & Classification for Medical Billing

Teaches skills in the management of patient medical accounts using standard healthcare third party billing methodologies. Topics include insurance claim life cycle, analysis of common medical programs such as Blue Cross, Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs etc., billing forms, recording account transactions, legal issues, and handling patient inquiries. A standard medical billing software tool will be used in completing the practical application requirements of the course.

BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and CIS110 Computer Applications (Web Enhanced) Minimum Grade of: C and ENG101 English Composition I Minimum Grade of: C and HES105 Medical Language I Minimum Grade of: C

BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and HES106 Medical Language II Minimum Grade of: C

Introduction to all aspects of the role of the medical transcriptionist, focusing on dermatology; urology; gastrointestinal; orthopedics; cardiology; respiratory; obstetrics/gynecology; ears, nose and throat; ophthalmology; neurology; psychiatry and immunity/cancer as well as introduction to radiology; pharmacology and laboratory medicine with intensive technical training in medical transcription. Professionalism and HIPAA compliance are key components in this introduction class.

BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and HES106 Medical Language II Minimum Grade of: C and MRT115 Fundamentals of Medical Transcription I Minimum Grade of: C

BIO210 Fundamentals of Disease Process Minimum Grade of: C

Transcription of challenging authentic physician-dictated reports in the specialties of pathology, radiology, gastrointestinal, cardiology and orthopedics. This course includes training in the use of advanced technology, in addition to introducing the student to medicolegal and business practices. Professionalism and HIPAA compliance are key components.

BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II and BIO210 Fundamentals of Disease Process and HES106 Medical Language II

Includes history, format and conventions of the International Classification of Diseases. The guidelines and coding principles, that allow clinical statements to be translated into codes will be explored, including explanations of encoders (software packages) that facilitate encoding exercises.

BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II and BIO210 Fundamentals of Disease Process and HES106 Medical Language II

Topics covered include the coding system required in order for a facility to receive maximum reimbursement (e.g. HCPCS/CPT, a coding system required for medical billing physician and other selected clinical services including some outpatient hospital services). Compliance issues as they relate to coding will be covered in this course. Patient case records will be utilized in the course.

MRT103 Coding & Classification for Medical Billing and MRT104 Medical Billing Administration

The student will apply the billing, coding and patient account in management principles learned in the classroom, under direct supervision of a third party billing professional in a health care facility and/or physician's office. The coding systems applied will be ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 and billing for a variety of third party payers. (Note: Students must provide own transportation. Malpractice insurance is necessary. Students must have completed all course work prior to internship. Mandatory orientation meeting semester prior to internship.)

MRT201 Health Information Coding & Classification and MRT204 Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues

The student will apply the principles of coding learned in the classroom under direct supervision of a coder/analyst at the affiliating health care facility. The coding systems applied will be ICD-9-CM and CPT 4. Note: Student must provide their own transportation. Malpractice insurance is necessary. (Students must have completed all course work prior to internship. Mandatory orientation meeting semester prior to internship.)

Northern Essex Community College

MRT103

Coding & Classification for Medical Billing

MRT104

Medical Billing Administration

MRT115

Fundamentals of Medical Transcription I

MRT116

Fundamentals of Medical Transcription II

MRT201

Health Information Coding & Classification

MRT204

Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues

MRT290

Medical Billing Internship

MRT293

Coding & Classification Practicum