Insurance,Coding& Billing (HS314 (EX18))
Term: Extended Studies Fall 2018 (UNDG)
Description
HS314 Insurance, Coding, and Billing in Health Care. 3 hours. The course introduces the student to the current foundations of reimbursement for health care services by third party payers. Typical requirements for documentation and reporting for insurance purposes are explored, including the usual insurance requirement for pre-certification or prior authorization for services. Standards for accuracy in coding, and how these interface with the billing function are surveyed. (Prerequisite/Co-requisite: HS304)