Medical Office Technology (MOT)
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MOT 1015 Electronic Medical Office Records 3 Credits
Outlines the rules and principles of medical records in ambulatory care settings. Topics include hard copy and Electronic Medical/Health Records (EMR/EHR), data entry, records retention, Release of Information (ROI), Health Insurance & Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other legal topics relating to patient records.
MOT 1025 Basic Medical Sciences I 3 Credits
Introduces the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and drug therapy of the immune, musculoskeletal, and digestive systems. A discussion of pediatric implications as they relate to clinical physiology will also be covered. The scope of the material is limited to the medical office technology personnel.
MOT 1026 Basic Medical Sciences II 3 Credits
Introduces the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and drug therapy of the cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary, and senses systems. The scope of the material is limited for the medical office technology personnel.
MOT 1027 Basic Medical Sciences III 3 Credits
Introduces the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and drug therapy of the renal, reproductive, neurological, and endocrine systems. The scope of material is limited for the medical office technology personnel.
MOT 1036 Introduction to Clinical Skills 3 Credits
Provides hands on experience with the basic clinical skills required for assisting with patient care in an ambulatory setting.
MOT 1050 CPT Coding 2 Credits
Teaches coding concepts using the CPT coding system for insurance claims. The course will introduce the CMS (centers for Medicare/Medicaid services) 1500 form. HCPCS (healthcare common procedure coding system) coding and modifiers concepts discussed as applicable.
MOT 1060 ICD Coding 2 Credits
Teaches coding concepts using the ICD (international classification of disease) coding system for insurance claims.
MOT 1061 Intermediate Coding 3 Credits
Employs techniques to analyze information from medical records and code it for insurance purposes. Level I & II and ICD (international classification of disease) coding will be utilized to create medical necessity for services.
MOT 1081 Internship: Administrative 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
MOT 1082 Internship: Clinical 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
MOT 2040 Advanced Insurance Billing and Coding 3 Credits
Prepares the student to code correctly to optimize reimbursements for a full range of medical services by applying data to claim forms using official coding guidelines to eliminate insurance fraud and abuse.