HITC 1021 - Coding Lab I

Institution:

Walters State Community College

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Description:

This course will provide students practice in applying coding skills acquired in Basic ICD-9-CM coding and Basic CPT/HCPCS coding. The students will become profi cient at determining patient diagnoses and procedures by coding patient medical records. The students will develop skills using an encoder and grouper to assist in coding. (Prerequisite or corequisite: MDCD 1010, MDCD 1020) F 4 hours laboratory/week

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ws.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 585-2600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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