HLTH 1492 Coding Practicum

This course will provide students with experience performing coding and billing by completing case studies in a simulated medical office setting. Students will gain experience in coding procedures and diagnoses, filing insurance claims, troubleshooting rejected claims, catching common coding errors, evaluating compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and keeping the policy manual up to date. Select medical office procedures will also be emphasized.

Credits

2 Credits

Prerequisite

HLTH 1343, HLTH 1353, and HLTH 1363 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.HLTH 2123 and HLTH 2172 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

Distribution

Coding Specialist

Lecture Hours

0.5

Lab Hours

3

Fees

25

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