MA 120: Medical Office II

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Class Program

Medical Assistant

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089129

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Develops advanced skill in the use of computer systems for office billing procedures, including established accounts, accounts receivable and accounts payable, payroll inventory control, collections, and purchasing. Explores the basic types of medical insurance, study of claims processing and third-party reimbursement.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

MA 110 or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Have basic understanding of the office procedures.

Be able to do basic accounting and billing.

Have basic knowledge of insurance claims and third party reimbursement procedures.

Core Topics

Billing and coding
Insurance claims
Office Procedures and daily run of the medical office