Advanced Coding (HIM2234 (CC11))

Term: Summer Semester 2011 (CC)

Faculty

	Shannah M. HeathcoeShow MyInfo popup for Shannah M. Heathcoe
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Schedule

Wed, 5:30 PM - 8:10 PM (5/11/2011 - 8/8/2011) Location: 0001 (Century Center 309 - Class/Laboratory)

Description

The student will learn to assign the Physicians' Current Procedure Terminology(CPT) and ICD-9-CM codes to complex medical and surgical diagnoses and procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings. Current concepts and changes related to coding practice and reimbursement by prospective payment systems will be reviewed. The student will have hands-on practice using encoder software (AHIMA Competencies).