2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

2005-2007 CatalogProfessional/Technical 65MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATEProgram Chair: Rich Weidman, RHIA, CCS-P ......... 253.566.5228The Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) program may prepare studentsfor employment as medical billers, patient account representatives,medical claims reviews, patient and surgery schedulers, and a varietyof other medical support positions. Training includes the businessand administrative requirements of health care. Graduates willacquire a general knowledge of the healthcare field with a focus onbeing able to understand and code medical diagnoses andprocedures (ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS) and to bill accurately,ethically and assertively to optimize provider reimbursement. Thisprogram will give the graduate the tools to be a valuable resource tothe physician office, large group practices, ambulatory surgerycenters, and insurance and managed care providers. Additionally, thespecialist will be able to handle all components of claims processingincluding management of disputed, rejected, and delayed claims.This course work provides a solid and applicable foundation forstudents seeking to continue their education into health informationtechnology as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)as well as in pursuing an Associate in Applied Sciences degree.Upon completion of this program, students may elect to sit fornational certification exams offered by the American HealthInformation Management Association (AHIMA) and the AmericanAcademy of Procedural Coders (AAPC). These credentials includethe Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist–Physician (CCS–P) and the Certified Procedural Coder (CPC).Open enrollment with applications accepted on an ongoingbasis. Students must complete a separate application processthrough the Health, Justice and Human Services in Bldg. 19, Room70. Assessed placement at college-level reading and English, as wellas Math 90 is required. Fluency in Microsoft Windows or CU 100required. Applicants must be fluent in the English language andpossess the physical and emotional ability to complete the program.Graduates of the Medical Billing program must complete thefollowing curriculum with a grade of “C” or higher in all classes.Course No. Course Title CreditCore Requirements (53 credits)BIOL 118 Anatomy & Physiology ......................................... 5BUS 110 Business Math......................................................... 5CU 103 Excel I ...................................................................... 2HT 110 Health Care Delivery Systems ............................. 5HT 120 Medical Office Management ............................... 5HT 130 Medical Terminology I ......................................... 3HT 131 Medical Terminology II ........................................ 5HT 210 Principles of Disease ............................................ 5HT 216 CPT Coding ............................................................ 5HIM 220 ICD-9-CM Coding ................................................ 5HIM 252 Medical Reimbursement Management .............. 5HT 240 Clinical for MBS ..................................................... 3ElectivesTOTAL CREDITS: 53Additional recommended courses:CU 102 Word I ...................................................................... 2HT 150 Pharmacology for Health Professionals ........... 2HT 245 Intermediate ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding ...... 3CU 92 10-Key Basics ......................................................... 1HIM 180 Introduction to Health Information .................. 5ACCNT 110 Practical Accounting I (formerly ACCNT 140) . 5BUS 164 Leadership and Human Relations ...................... 5