Medical Continuing Education

MEDICAL CLAIMS & CODING
Non-Credit Medical Continuing Education 
Fall 2004
HITT 1013 CRN 60184
Fort Bend Technical Center
Richmond, Texas
281-239-1528

This course provides information on completion of medical claims forms and also provides skills and knowledge in the medical records field for ICD-9 and CPT coding of insurance forms for reimbursement of medical services. The student will identify different nomenclatures and classifications systems, and assign codes using appropriate rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions. Textbook required. 
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Prerequisites: 
   High School Diploma or GED 

  Pre-TASP READING test results (or equivalent, i.e. TASP, ACT, etc)– Pre-TASP score of 14 or above. 
To schedule your Pre-TASP test, call 1-800-561-9252 extension 8434 in Sugar Land;, ext. 6386 or 6457 in Wharton OR ext. 1532 at the Fort Bend Tech Center in Richmond. Exam can only be taken once a semester. Review of a reading test study guide may be helpful before taking exam.

  Completion of the Medical Terminology Course – SGRT 1001 or equivalent course (Prior approval is required of any course other than SGRT 1001; SGRT 1001 is 48 contact hours when comparing other medical terminology course work)

48 LECTURE HOURS
Tuition: $310.00

Additional Costs: 1 Textbook 

Classes meet Mon. & Wed. from 6 :00-9 :30 p.m. on campus 
Fort Bend Technical Center, Richmond, TX Room TC102
Start date 10/20/04 End date: 12/08/04