Associates Degree in Medical Coding

MA 155

HCPCS Concepts

Syllabus

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Medical Billing & Coding in the curriculum for the Degree, Associates in Medical Coding and Billing. I am pleased to instruct you in this course, which will be a foundational course for the remainder of your studies in the associates program.

This is a basic course that prepares you to work in the medical coding field.  In this course you will learn about the concepts that govern the billing and coding background.

I know you will enjoy this course. Please learn as much as you can as you progress through it, as it does lay down a solid foundation for the rest of the curriculum. It is my pleasure to have you in the course.

TIME FRAME: This is 4 semester hour course. This course is allotted 15 weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 15 week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbook has arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. Extensions of time are permitted, if needed with the instructor’s and/or departmental approval. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded 4 semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOKS: The following books are required for this course.

Book 1: CPT & HCPCS Coding Made Easy 6th. Davis, James.Practice Management Information Corporation. 06: ISBN # 157066353X.

Book 2: Coding Workbook for the Physician's Office 13th Covell, Alice. Thomson Learning. 09 Ed, ISBN 1-4354-8409-6.

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QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the course please feel free to e-mail me at the address provided or contact Breyer State at admassistant@breyerstate.com

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