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Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office

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Course Information

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

Lecture - Lab Hours

(1-2)

PCS Code

1.2

Requirements for Enrollment

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.