Medical Billing Clerk (MB21)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots prefixes and suffixes. Topics include: origins (roots prefixes and suffixes) word building abbreviations and symbols and terminology related to the human anatomy.

Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique building speed and accuracy formatting business documents language arts proofreading and work area management.

Provides an introduction to medical coding skills and the application of international coding standards as it applies to healthcare billing for insurance purposes. Topics include: current procedural terminology, International Classification of Diseases, code book formats, coding techniques, formats of the ICD and CPT manuals, and collections.

Provides an introduction to medical coding skills and the application of international coding standards as it applies to healthcare billing for insurance purposes. Topics include: current procedural terminology, International Classification of Diseases, code book formats, coding techniques, formats of the ICD and CPT manuals, and collections.

Provides a study of medical terminology and the basic study of structure and function of the human body. It provides an overview of the functions of each body system and the medical terminology associated with each system. This course is intended for students in non-medical programs and is designed to provide medical terminology and basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body integumentary system skeletal system muscular system nervous and sensory systems endocrine system cardiovascular system lymphatic system respiratory system digestive system urinary system and reproductive system.