Medical Billing & Coding - Elective Credit
Issued by
Ball State University
This billing and coding program offers the skills needed to perform complex coding and billing procedures. The program covers: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), the ICD-10 for both diagnosis and procedure coding, and basic claims processes for insurance reimbursements. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement.
- Type Certification
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Correctly use the ICD-10-CM for diagnostic coding
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Correctly use CPT codes for coding medical procedures
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Apply national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers
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Explain the purpose and use of ICD-10-PCS codes
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Interpret medical terms
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Identify the important role of a medical coder in upholding ethical billing practices and in obtaining reimbursement for healthcare services
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At least an 80% mastery of content