ME 200 - Medical Coding I

Institution:

Huntington Junior College

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Description:

Focuses specifically on a physician's office or outpatient facility. The students will learn the history of coding, what part HIPAA plays in the administration of coding and the appropriate use of the ICD-9-CM to find diagnoses, co-morbidities and complications for billing purposes. Case studies are used to simulate the real-life circumstances of an office. Prerequisite: ME 181 & ME 182 is recommended, but may be taken concurrently. People who are currently working in the medical field may qualify for the course without completing ME 181.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.huntingtonjuniorcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 697-7550

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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