HCI 42 - Coding of Procedures and Healthcare

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Bristol Community College

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ReimbursementThe primary emphasis of this course is on HCPCS coding, especially the CPT or its successor coding system. Students learn how to use alphabetic indexes and tabular lists to locate exact codes to identify the procedures and services performed by healthcare providers in all types of care settings. Students also learn how codes are processed and communicated to payers for provider reimbursement. Prerequisite: HCI 13, and BIO 15 or BIO 34. Pre- or co-requisite: HCI 37. Three hours of lecture per week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Spring

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

bristolcc.edu/

Phone Number:

(508) 678-2811

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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