ALHT 1160 - Basic Coding Skills

Institution:

Dalton State College

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Description:

Prerequisites: ALHT 1110, 1115, BIOL 1100, OADM 1250, and acceptance into the MCS program and permission of MCS instructor. Other students wishing to take ALHT 1160 will be evaluated on an individual basis by the MCS faculty. Coding is a uniform language that accurately describes medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. It is the basis for insurance claims and for the development of guidelines for medical care review. Students will identify and properly code medical diagnoses and procedures performed by medical personnel. (Career Course) (S)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.daltonstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(706) 272-4436

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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