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COURSE DESCRIPTION

HIM 120 — Medical Assistant Coding and Reimbursement  (3-5 cr)

Medical insurance terminology and billing procedures are covered in this course. Students learn to use the CPT and ICD-9-CM for basic ambulatory care setting coding needs. Legal and ethical issues regarding insurance billing also are covered. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MA 101, 102, 111, 112 and concurrent enrollment in MA 122, 125. (SCC)
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