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Dec 04, 2024
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2020-21 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business Office Technology - Medical Insurance Specialist*
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Program Design
Business Office Technology certificate programs allow students to specialize in areas of interest and obtain entry-level office positions. Course credit may be applied toward an associate degree.
These certificate programs may be taken on a full- or part-time basis. They are designed for high school graduates, persons desiring to reenter the work place and college graduates seeking employment.
Curriculum
With the numerous changes in the health care industry due to federal incentives for the conversion to electronic automation of managing healthcare information the Medical Insurance Specialist will continue to play an important part in the health care industry through proper documentation oversight. This certificate program is designed to prepare students to manage the medical insurance specialist process along with coding and billing insurance claims in doctors’ offices, hospitals, HMOs and other health care facilities.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Medical Insurance Specialist certificate program requirements, graduates will
- Create and modify standard types of business communications in both printed and electronic forms.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and human relations skills required for success in a professional setting.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICD-10 and CPT/HCPS coding in entering and/or processing medical insurance claims.
- Acquire up-to-date technology skills using medical office computer applications.
- Understand and adhere to the importance of federal regulations, medical ethics, legal implications, and patient confidentiality when handling protected health information.
Total Credits Required: 22
Note:
*Becoming Connecticut State Community College
A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. As a part of this merger, modifications will be made to academic programs. Students who do not complete their programs by the end of the Spring 2023 term will be matched with the Connecticut State Community College (CT State) program that most closely aligns with the student’s Spring 2023 program and is offered at the current Manchester Community College location. The College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption. Further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.
Completion of BOT* 181 Medical Coding I and BOT* 182 Medical Coding II will begin to prepare students to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam for physician and outpatient coding. This certification is offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders.
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