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26 Winter 2018 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd Health Care Introduction to CPT & HCPCS Medical Coding Learn the basics of coding medical procedures using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the Medicare HCPCS II. Instruction will cover an introduction to the procedure coding conventions and format, CPT guidelines, evaluation and management coding (E&M), and anesthesia coding. In addition, you will learn to assign the correct modifier requirements for optimal reimbursement. e basics of reading medical records will also be introduced. Prerequisite: Advanced Facility Medical Coding. Purchase required: CPT 2018, Professional Edition and Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2018 Edition (text and workbook), from HCC Bookstore prior to first class. Other resources provided in class or online are included in cost of the course. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. (T) 6.3 CEUs. $685 (includes $470 in fees*) Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Mar 7-Apr 11 & Sat 8:30am-5pm, Mar 17 & 24 (No class Apr 2 & 4) XH-219 7334 #3380 Gateway Campus (This course has an additional 17.5 hours of online assignments.) Medical Insurance Billing A-Z Plus is hands-on course covers valuable skills to compete in the current job market and has been expanded to ensure increased hands-on practice is covered to meet eligibility requirement for multiple credentials. Learn all aspects of medical billing and claims processing from A-Z Plus includ- ing HIPAA Compliance along with a basic introduction to diagnostic and procedural coding. You will gain real- world experience with simulated practice as you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. No previous medical experience necessary. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam, and the AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam (cost of exams not included in course tuition). Prerequisite: Medical Terminology and strong computer and keyboarding skills and internet access; Anatomy and Pathophysiology strongly recommended. Computer courses may be found in earlier pages of this publication. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. Purchase textbook and coding manuals from HCC Bookstore prior to first class. (T) 10.0 CEUs. $895 (includes $770 in fees*) Tue,Thu 6pm-9:45pm, Mar 13-Jun 21 (No class Apr 2 & 4) XH-198 7329 #3381 Gateway Campus Patient Care Introduction to Dental Assisting and Radiology You'll have entry-level dental assisting job skills with CPR certification (valid for two years) when you successfully complete this noncredit program, approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Topics include dental ter- minology and anatomy, concepts of four-handed dentistry, instrumentation, causes and treatment of common dental diseases, CPR certification, and at least 24 hours of dental radiology instruction as required by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for eligibility to sit for the DANB Radiology Health and Safety (RHS) certification exam. A complete student health profile will be required by the third class session. For more detailed information visit: howardcc. edu/healthcare/dentalassistant. Pre-requisites: Must be 18 years or age and have a high school diploma/GED; ability to speak and understand standard Amercian English. CPR certification, handouts, materials, dental equipment and practice lab, textbooks, DANB (RHS) exam review and prac - tice test, as well as DANB exam application fee are included in the tuition/fees cost. You must successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds are only issued until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. is hybrid course is a combination of face-to-face lab practice and online internet instruction in addition to an 8 hour participation in a dental office shadowing assignment. Internet access required. All Tuesday evening lab practice instruction will be held at the Maryland State Dental As- sociation (MSDA) location and one Saturday, April 28 will be held at the HCC Hickory Ridge Building location (on the southwest corner of the HCC main campus). Space is limited—get registered early before the class fills. 10.0 CEUs. $2,456 (includes $1,882 in fees*) HYBRID Tue 6pm-10:30pm, Jan 30-Jun 19 and Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Apr 28 (No class Apr 3) XH-195 7340 #4442 Maryland State Dental Association & Hickory Ridge (You must attend all classroom hours and successfully complete online coursework to receive a certificate. Access to a computer and sufficient computer skills are necessary to participate in this class.) (Mandatory face to face classes held at the MSDA location on Tuesdays Jan 30, Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27, Apr 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, Jun 5 & 19 (one Sat, Apr 28 at Hickory Ridge). The next course is offered in Winter/Spring 2018. I wasn't sure that I could become a medical biller or coder because I started with no knowledge in the medical field. Now, I am a certified CPC coder and proud to have attended HCC. I couldn't have done it without the instructors. They are willing to teach you as much as you want to learn." RABIA KHAN Medical Billing and Coding Student Taking this course opened my window of op- portunity in the dental field. After completing the course I felt confident enough to go to any interview with the (know-how) of entry-level dental assisting. I am a full-time dental assistant now, and I love what I do." CHANIYA CROSS Dental Assisting and Radiology Student