AST 271

Medical Office Procedures

Medical Office Procedures is designed to train the student for administrative duties in the medical office. Thus, it teaches administrative office procedures as well as providing exercises in judgment, independent action, and coping with interruptions.

The course material has been related to administrative responsibilities in the medical office. Examples, explanations, and illustrations refer to medical material and situations. The increasing importance of the computer and of the other new technology in the medical office is emphasized throughout.

 

The course objective(s) are to train in the following areas:

Medical Ethics, Law, and Compliance

  • Computer Usage in the Medical Office
  • Telephone Procedures and Scheduling
  • Records Management
  • Written Communications
  • Patient Medical Records
  • Insurance and Coding
  • Billing, Reimbursement, and Collection
  • Practice Finances
  • Office Management

     

    Your course grade will be determined by your participation in forums and by your grades on exercises and tests.

    ASSIGNMENTS:

    Assignment Possible Points
    Home Page Creation 25 points
    Participation in nine Discussion Forums @ 5 pts. each 45 points
    11 Projects@ 10 points each 110 points
    3 Simulations@ 100 points each 300 points
    EXAM 1 150 points
    Mid-Term Examination 200 points
    Final Examination 200 points

    Your final grade will be based on the following scale.

    Grade Points Percent
    A 922 - 1025 90-100
    B 820 - 921 80-89
    C 717 - 819 70-79
    D 615 - 716 60-69
    F 0-615 0-59

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