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

Prerequisite

HLTH 1343, HLTH 1353, HLTH 1363 AND HLTH 1223 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Lecture Hours

0.5

Lab Hours

3

Fees

25

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