MEDL (Administrative Office Technology)

MEDL 2350 - Medical Terminology - 2 Credits

This course introduces medical, diagnostic, symptomatic and surgical terms. Literal definition and spelling are stressed. (Corequisite: BIOL 1070 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 2 hours

MEDL 2360 - Medical Document Processing - 2 Credits

This course acquaints the medical administrative secretary/assistant with formatting and editing skills needed for processing medical documents which are commonly part of their work environment. A job simulation project is the basis for these applications and is completed using Microsoft Word. Students continue to develop their keyboarding speed and accuracy. The keyboarding speed needed to pass this course is 30-55 wpm. (Corequisite: OFTD 1220 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour Fall only

MEDL 2380 - Medical Office Transcription I - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the skills a medical transcriptionist must possess in preparing for eventual employment in a private physician’s office, clinic or hospital. Emphasis is placed on the efficient production of case histories and physical examinations, radiological reports, X-rays, operative reports, pathology reports, discharge summaries and autopsy reports from pre-recorded dictation material. (Corequisite: OFTD 1220 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours Fall only

MEDL 2390 - CPT Medical Insurance Coding - 2 Credits

This course familiarizes students with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and modifiers along with their corresponding unique descriptions. Topics include use of guidelines, notes, index, appendices and modifiers and AMA documentation guidelines to ensure correct coding. OIG (Office of Inspector General) compliance for individual and small group physicians’ practice is also included. (Revision: MEDL 2350 is NOW a corequisite -- it is no longer a prerequisite) Lecture: 2 hours

MEDL 2400 - ICD-CM Medical Insurance Coding - 1 Credit

This course familiarizes students with International Classification of Diseases and Clinical Modification codes (ICD-CM). An overview of the Tabular List (Volume I) and the Alpha Index (Volume II) will include coding Fundamentals and Conventions. Various coding scenarios challenge small student groups to apply techniques learned to code claims. ((Revision: MEDL 2350 is NOW a co-requisite -- it is no longer a prerequisite, or permission of instructor) Lecture: 1 hour

MEDL 2410 - Medical Insurance Billing - 3 Credits

This course prepares students for employment as medical insurance specialists in physicians’ offices and clinics. Topics include the claim process, inpatient and outpatient billing, procedural coding and billing requirements of various health care providers. (Prerequisite MEDL 2390 and 2400) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour

MEDL 2420 Practical Applications in Professional Medical Coding - 3 Credits

This course will advance the student’s knowledge of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set and outlines the application of the fundamentals of coding and documentation in the physician’s practice. This course prepares students for the American Academy of Professional Coders (CPC) Certification Examination. (Prerequisite MEDL 2390 and 2400) Lecture: 3 hours

MEDL 2460 - Medical Office Administration - 3 Credits

This advanced course integrates previously learned office skills and develops proficiency in performing clerical and administrative duties through the use of medical office simulations. Study of The Medical Manager Computerized Account Management soft-ware is also included. (Prerequisite: MEDL 2360 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour Spring only

MEDL 2480 - Medical Office Transcription II - 2 Credits

This is a continuation of the applications of medical transcribing skills (MEDL 2380) and provides a more in-depth understanding of medical terminology pertaining to the body systems. Medical reports are transcribed for individual case studies inpatients with specific medical problems. In addition, outpatient medical reports are transcribed using the HPIP (history, physical, impression and plan) and SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment and plan) formats. (Prerequisite: MEDL 2380) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour Spring only

MEDL 2910 - Medical Cooperative Work Experience - 4 Credits

This is a required field experience. Students are placed in a medical office during their last semester for the purpose of observing the operations and routines of that office. The opportunity to perform tasks required in a medical office is provided. In addition, students participate in a one hour and 40 minute weekly seminar on campus.