MAST1135

This course will review methods to obtain and document assessment data obtained from the patient/client. Techniques need to assist with the basic physical examination, special medical exams and procedures, minor surgical procedures, and the administration of selected medications will be identified. Practical application in selected clinical sites may be a part of this course. This course will also include discussion of the types of health insurance, insurance claims procedures and instruction in the application of the current version of the International Classification of Diseases, 2001, Revised, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM) Classification System and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Students may participate in selected clinical sites as part of this course, if available.