OFAD 251 - Medical Billing and Patient Accounting

3 Credit(s).

Introduces students to the billing and accounting processes of the medical office. This course teaches the medical billing cycle and reimbursement principles and covers the electronic health record and HIPAA patient information protection. Students use a simulated patient accounting software system to input patient and payment information; schedule appointments; enter charges, payments, and adjustments; post insurance payments; and create patient statements. Students also learn to interpret graphically displayed healthcare accounting information. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions

Prerequisite(s): OFAD 114 and OFAD 146