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HIT 112 - Health Insurance and Medical Billing

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

Overview and principles of the basics of health insurance and medical billing. Includes principles of health insurance and medical billing, health insurance contracts, claims process, insurance terminology, abbreviations, and symbols. Also includes diagnostic and procedural coding (with emphasis on medical terminology, anatomy and physiology), client eligibility and reimbursement processes, health care statistics, and supervision and management.

Prerequisite(s): HIT 101  and HIT 102 .
Recommendation: Completion of HIT 100  and HIT 105  are recommended before enrolling in the course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.