HT 282 - Medical Coding Professional Practice

Institution:

Fisher College

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Prerequisites: CS 101, HT 101 and HT 213, with a C or better. This is a two-credit capstone course that requires students to demonstrate knowledge and application of coding principles, and provides exposure to automated encoding software and billing systems. Students locate an appropriate facility for their internship, at which time Fisher College will negotiate an Affiliation Agreement with the site. Students spend 80 hours at the site, coding inpatient and outpatient records, and acquiring hands-on experience. If a student cannot legitimately secure an affiliation site, they will complete a coding practicum that provides a comparable experience through cases, projects and software. 2 Credit Hours

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fisher.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 236-8800

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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