Advanced Clerical Procedures (MED121)
(08/19/2019-12/13/2019)
Prerequisite Courses
Course Memo
This course is designed to offer the medical assisting student an opportunity to learn the more advanced clerical procedures of the profession. Students will be introduced to various financial responsibilities such as billing and collections, accounts payable, payroll functions, bookkeeping skills, and banking responsibilities. Diagnostic and procedural coding, insurance claim processing, and information related to the Affordable Care Act will also be covered in this course. Prerequisites: MED 105, MED 115. Credit: 4 hours (3 hours theory, 1 hour lab).