Medical Office Professional

Fundamental accounting concepts and practices. Topics covered include business transactions and accounting records, the accounting cycle, financial statements, internal controls, current assets and liabilities, fixed assets, depreciation and payroll.

Vocabulary and terms used in the medical professions. Meanings of root words, prefixes and suffixes are studied. Proficiency is gained in analyzing medical words and in understanding how the word elements relate and apply to medicine. (A grade of ”C” or higher required to continue in medical programs.)

Basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Systems studied include integumentary, musculo-skeletal, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine and reproductive. (A grade of ”C” or higher required to continue in medical programs.)

Online Seminar will focus on specific challenges unique to online students as well as ways to address them including tips for improving time management, presentations and test-taking skills. Student will be expected to complete surveys throughout the semester and participate in discussion groups. Instructor input will help identify what courses to take, how to register for classes and help design a graduation plan. This course will be a bi-weekly virtual meeting.

Accounting principles and procedures regarding notes, inventory, long-term assets, internal control and the concept of partnerships. Textbook problems and a practice set are used to enhance learning. Prerequisite: BUS 110

Develops the ability to operate and maintain the computer efficiently. Using specialized programs, students will learn about billing office processes, handling patient records and transactions (new patients, immunizations records, insurance information, etc.), processing payments, correspondence and other computerrelated tasks.

A formal system for converting descriptions of diseases, injuries and health care procedures into numeric and alphanumeric designations. Students will learn to place code numbers and correlate to procedures performed to test or correct diagnoses.

Ethical principles and legal regulations governing a medical practice.

Pathology of diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnoses and treatment options for diseases and conditions of the human body.

Explanations and illustrations of procedures, situations and tasks in a typical medical office. Units on patient health information, records management, telephone skills, communication skills and general office management are covered.

Transcription of medical terms and cases. Reports are generated including the first stage of treatment through discharge.

An overview of processing medical insurance claims. Special topics may include Medicare, various types of insurances, refilling, resubmitting, etc. Coding skills attained in MOP 160 will be used. Prerequisite: MOP 160.

Advanced level medical office coding course for CPT and ICD-10- CM coding systems. Students will apply the techniques learned to code patient services. Correct principles of coding, HIPAA tips and coding points will be covered. Prerequisite: MOP 160.

Identification of the classification and uses of medicines, vaccines, etc. Included are the correct procedures for administration of these materials.

To build knowledge of medications and how the drugs are used to treat most diseases. Introduction of Nutrition and supplements, herbs, and vitamins.

The CPC Exam Preparation course reviews the principles and purpose of the CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding manuals. Students learn skills to become better coders and assign procedures and diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity. Upon successful completion of the class, each student will be eligible to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) exam. Prerequisite: MOP 260.

Documentation of all procedures performed on patients. The new EMR technology replaces the old patient ”chart.”Students will become familiar with software and its capabilities including communication with pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, their care providers and patients.

On-the-job work experience. The student works at a medical facility off-campus. Prerequisite: The student must meet department criteria to be eligible for internship.