HCI 24 - Survey of Medical Coding and

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Bristol Community College

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Description:

BillingThis course introduces the student to the methods used to provide International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) codes to identify diagnoses and inpatient procedures and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) codes for physician services and outpatient procedures. The course also covers use of coded information to identify why individuals receive medical services, to define the services that are provided, and to reimburse medical providers. Prerequisites: HCI 13 or HLT 13, and BIO 15. One-half hour of lecture and one and one-half hour of laboratory per week. Instructional Support Fee applies1 credit Spring

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

bristolcc.edu/

Phone Number:

(508) 678-2811

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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