MEA 151, MEA 170
This is the second of two courses using an electronic medical record system for administrative duties for a medical assistant in a medical office. Topics include scheduling appointments, patient processing, diagnostic coding, procedural coding, health insurance, medical billing, patient accounts, collections, practice management, and banking procedures.
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Medical Assistant Program Manual
Allied Health/Science Department Program Student Policy Manual medical dictionary
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- Use applied mathematics in a medical office. (CCC 1, 6; PGC 5)
- Demonstrate administrative functions for a medical office. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 5)
- Practice basic finance processes as required in a medical office. (CCC 6; PGC 5)
- Demonstrate managed care/insurance processes as required in a medical office. (CCC 6; PGC 5)
- Demonstrate procedural and diagnostic coding used in a medical office. (CCC 6; PGC 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Use applied mathematics in a medical office.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results in an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Prepare lab test results using flow sheets in an EMR.
- Summarize a child’s height and weight on a growth chart in an EMR.
- Explain and reassure a patient of the accuracy of the test results.
- Demonstrate administrative functions for a medical office.
- Prepare an appointment schedule using established priorities in an EMR.
- Arrange a patient procedure in an EMR.
- Demonstrate how to create, organize, and file a patient’s medical record in an EMR.
- Use an EMR.
- Prepare and input patient data using a practice management system.
- Show sensitivity when managing appointments during a classroom simulation.
- Practice basic finance processes as required in a medical office.
- Demonstrate accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts in an EMR, including posting charges, payments, and adjustments.
- Prepare a bank deposit using an EMR.
- Collect accurate patient billing information.
- Explain and inform a patient of financial obligations for services rendered.
- Demonstrate sensitivity when requesting payment for services rendered.
- Demonstrate managed care/insurance processes as required in a medical office.
- Interpret information on an insurance card.
- Identify eligibility for services, including documentation.
- Demonstrate how to obtain precertification or preauthorization, including documentation.
- Prepare an insurance claim form in an EMR.
- Role play interacting professionally with third party representatives.
- Show tactful behavior when communicating with medical providers regarding third party requirements.
- Show sensitivity when communicating with patients regarding third party requirements.
- Demonstrate procedural and diagnostic coding used in a medical office.
- Demonstrate procedural and diagnostic coding in an EMR.
- Use medical necessity guidelines.
- Use tactful communication skills with medical providers to ensure accurate code selection.
Students must demonstrate proficiency on all CCPOs at a minimal 75 percent level to successfully complete the course. The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 92 | – | 100 | = | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | – | 91 | = | B |
| 75 | – | 82 | = | C |
| 0 | – | 74 | = | F |
Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Calculated using the following weighted average
|
Evaluation Measure |
Percentage of final grade |
|
Summative Tests (7) equally weighted |
5% |
|
Summative Lab Competencies (26) equally weighted |
55% |
|
Summative Final Lab Competencies (5) equally weighted |
10% |
|
Formative Reading Lessons and Assignments (117) equally weighted |
25% |
|
Formative Discussion Boards (8) equally weighted |
5% |
|
TOTAL |
100% |
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
- Exhibit effective nonverbal, verbal, and written communication in patient/client and family interventions and education and in professional relationships.
- Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in performance of medical assisting, according to the profession’s standards of practice.
- Demonstrate professional patterns of behavior consistent with the profession’s code of ethics.
- Demonstrate clinical competence by performing a full range of medical assistant procedures on all patient population.
- Demonstrate administrative competence by performing a full range of medical assistant procedures on all patient population.
The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. A listing of campus Disabilities Support Counselors and contact information can be found at the disabilities services web page or visit the campus Advising Center.