Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office
Course Information
Subject
HIT
Course Number
171
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office
Course Description
This course introduces students to health records and insurance processing procedures in the medical office. Emphasizes the relationship between health information and billing procedures. Brief overview of hospital billing is included.
Minimum Credit Hours
2
Maximum Credit Hours
2
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(1-2)
Requirements
Prerequisite: HIT 117 (C or better) or HIT 131 (C or better).
Corequisite: HIT 117 (C or better if taken previously) or HIT 131 (C or better if taken previously).
NOTE: HIT 117 and HIT 131 may not be taken concurrently with HIT 171, one or both must be completed prior.
PCS Code
1.2