Maricopa Community Colleges  BPC229   19976-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
BPC229 19976-19985 L+L 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Automated Computer System for Medical Office Management
Principles and procedures in using an office automated computerized system for entering patient information and tracking patient billing. Includes use of accounting cycle from originating data to closing ledger entries. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: HCE229
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BPC229   19976-19985 Automated Computer System for Medical Office Management
1. Enter data to create a computerized file, add to, or change an existing file. (I)
2. Process patient billing. (II)
3. Manage a ledger. (III)
4. Interpret accounting information. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
BPC229   19976-19985 Automated Computer System for Medical Office Management
    I. Data Entry
        A. Computer use
        B. Software selection
        C. Printer use
        D. Data entry
          1. Creating a new file
          2. Adding information to a file
          3. Changing information on a file
          4. Archiving information
          5. Proofreading data
      II. Patient Billing
          A. Process monthly patient statements
          B. Record payments
          C. Medical insurance billings
        III. Managing a Ledger
            A. Posting entries
              1. General
              2. Accounts payable
              3. Accounts receivable
            B. Proving the ledger
              1. Trial balance
              2. Post closing trial balance
            C. Closing the ledger
          IV. Interpreting Accounting Information
              A. Daily
              B. Monthly
              C. Year end
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