OIM-200 Introduction to Physicians’ Billing

This course presents the “revenue cycle” concept to students, which encompasses registration practices and the impact this process has on the billing function. The varied health care delivery systems and the history of the delivery of medical care are presented. The variety of prospective reimbursement systems on data collection, billing, and effective processes are defined and discussed. The principles of ICD and CPT coding, the management of data, and the constantly changing regulations of CMS and other external regulators is reviewed. Technicalities of managing all aspects of claims submission and denial are examined. The course is offered only in the evening.
Pre/Corequisites NHP-180
Gen. Ed. Course No
Mass Transfer Course No
Credits: 3