Administrative Medical Assisting

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the administrative skills expected of an entry-level medical assistant. Topics to be covered include the healthcare system, professionalism, the medical record, communications, medicolegal and ethical responsibilities, telephone procedures, medical records management, scheduling, office inventory and supplies, operating office equipment, managing practice finances, and managed care policies and procedures. Application of ICD (diagnosis) and CPT (procedural) coding and insurance claim submission will be included. Discussion and application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) will be included, as well as the importance of patient confidentiality. Student must be accepted into the Medical Assisting Technology program before scheduling this course.