HIM 0280 - Fundamentals of Medical Coding

Institution:

Palm Beach State College

Subject:

Description:

This course will introduce the student to the scope of practice of the medical coder/biller. Emphasis will be on the structure and origin of the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems along with their basic rules and regulations. The focus of this course will be on coding rules for the CPT, ICD-9-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding with additional topics of insurance fraud and abuse.

Credits:

0.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.palmbeachstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(561) 967-7222

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.