OST 147 - Dental Billing and Coding

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course introduces Current Procedural Terminology, International Classification of Diseases, and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System coding as they apply to dental insurance and billing. Topics include Current Dental Terminology-2 Dental Codes, office collections, American Dental Association Dental Claim Form, and insurance coverage. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the steps of the total billing/collections cycle for a dental office.

Contact Hours: 3
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s): State Prerequisite: OST 143