Medical Coding Specialist

BUS 160 Business Writing Skills
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course reinforces the usage of correct language and style skills required in business writing, such as grammar, commas, semicolons, colons, and other punctuation marks. Effective sentences, paragraphs, and proofreading skills are stressed. Business memos, persuasive letters, public relations letters, response letters, and informative letters are also stressed. In addition, effective methods for communicating electronically are covered in this course. Prerequisites: BUS 111 or keyboarding 40 wpm, BUS 109 or MS Word experience.

COM 113 Interpersonal Communication
3-3-0 (Composition)/3-0-0 (Web) Students will become aware of their present ways of communicating as well as alternative ways to improve their dyadic (one-on-one) communication skills. This course focuses on topics such as self-concept, perception, emotions, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening. Activities may include large and small group discussion, role playing, group presentations. Research writing is required. Prerequisites: ENG 110.

ENG 110 College Writing I
3-3-0 (Composition)/3-0-0 (Web) This college writing course will help students become more competent and confident writers. It will enable students to practice and become more skillful in the different stages of the writing process: generating ideas, planning and organizing, rough-draft writing, revising, refining, and proofreading. Students will write a variety of papers, no less than six, such as papers narrating and describing experiences, summarizing information, explaining an idea or concept, and supporting an opinion. Other assignments may include a journal, a letter seeking employment, a letter to the editor, and answering essay exams. Research skills, such as using the library and following appropriate documentation style in citing sources, will be taught. Students will improve their grammar, style, and thinking skills and learn how to produce writing necessary for success in further academic and employment pursuits. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or ENG 098 or ENG 099 and ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099.

MAT 100 Medical Admin. Procedures I
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is an orientation to the field of medicine, the medical assistant profession and the responsibilities of a health care team member. Basic administrative procedures utilized in ambulatory care settings are introduced along with communication techniques and legal and ethical concepts. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Assistant Technology Program or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: MAT 112.

MAT 112 Medical Term/Anat Systems I
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course includes the study of the basic structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms and plurals as they pertain to various body systems. The anatomy and general function of body systems will also be emphasized. The goal of the course is to build a professional vocabulary and apply the knowledge gained to medical source documents. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Assistant Technology Program or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: MAT 100.

MAT 200 Medical Admin. Procedures II
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is a continuation of Medical Administrative Procedures I, covering more complex administrative functions in the medical office/clinic setting (i.e., financial management). Prerequisites: MAT 100. Corequisites: MAT 210.

MAT 206 Medical Computer Applications
3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) In this course, the student will be exposed to medical office software systems and electronic medical records. The student will work with patient demographics, insurance processes (coding and billing), and preparation of reports commonly utilized in an ambulatory setting, as well as having exposure to the set-up and usage of an electronic medical records system. Prerequisites: MAT 210.

MAT 210 Medical Term/Anat. Systems II
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) Continues the study of word structure, system structure, and system function that was begun in Medical Terminology and Anatomical Systems I. Prerequisites: MAT 112. Corequisites: MAT 200.

MAT 217 Diagnostic/Proced Coding Syst
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course presents a study of medical technology and its translation to computer code for the purpose of accurately recording statistics in the incidence of disease as well as filing "third party" billing. Emphasis is placed on developing an advanced level of knowledge of anatomical, diagnostic, symptomatic, and operative/procedural terms utilizing a systems approach and converting those terms into computer code utilizing the current revision of the International Classification of Disease code books and the AMA's Current Procedural Terminology. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Coding Specialist Program or consent of department chair.

MAT 219 Medical Insurance
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) Information is presented regarding private, group, and government insurance programs and the completion of the required forms, including resolution of payment disputes. In addition, current pertinent legislation and regulations in regard to health care delivery are discussed. Prerequisites: MAT 217 or consent of Program Director.

MAT 272 Coding/Reimbursemnt Externship
4-0-0 (Field Experience) This course consists of practical experience in the office and/or qualified physician or accredited hospital clinic ambulatory care settings. Practical experience is performed under the direct supervision of the assigned staff member or college faculty. Prerequisites: MAT 217 and MAT 219.