Insurance/Billing/Coding (HCOS 121)

Term: 2021-2022 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Crystal FreitagShow MyInfo popup for Crystal Freitag

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Education Background	·     A.S. Liberal Arts, Minnesota West Community and Technical College   ·     B.S. Human Services, Rasmussen College   ·     M.B.A.  Business, Northwestern University   ·     CPC, Certified Professional Coder   ·     CPMA, Certified Medical Auditor
Professional Background	·   Health Information Director, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center     ·   Adjunct Medical Coding and Billing Instructor, Southeast Technical Institute

 

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.