Insurance/Billing/Coding (HCOS 121)

Term: 2019-2020 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Ashley NankivilShow MyInfo popup for Ashley Nankivil

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I have been working in the Medical Coding profession for the past 10 years in a variety of different settings and roles. I am a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the AAPC and I am currently employed for a health insurance company as a Medical Coding Coordinator.

Online office hours will be Wednesday’s from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Feel free to email me at anytime with questions and I will respond as soon as I am able. 

Description

This course allows students to perform basic diagnostic and procedural coding according to nationally accepted guidelines. It will give them a basis for performing coding skills for reimbursement and documentation in the world of work. The course also offers a good overview of billing and reimbursement for Medicare, Medicaid, and a variety of other payment systems and providers. It will also provide the student with the skills to communicate with agencies involved in patient financial services.