Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Terminology; explain the differences between Commercial, HMO/PPO, Federal and State insurance plans, including eligibility and coverage, pre- authorization, certification, and referrals as well as reimbursement methodologies; explain the legal and ethical responsibilities of an administrative medical specialist, including the HIPAA mandates, rules for maintaining privacy of medical records and protected health information and the types of consents and disclosures required in a medical office environment; perform tasks associated with billing and reimbursement, including insurance and patient billing, payment processing, claims review, correction, and appeals; perform traditional business office tasks for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and bookkeeping maintenance; demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and procedural coding using the ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding manuals; and be prepared to take advanced education courses including, advanced coding, healthcare administration; and health information management.