ALHT 145 - Medical Coding National Exam Review

Institution:

Neosho County Community College

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Description:

This seminar course will provide a structured program of study which emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge/or skills in a specific area of health care. This program has been designed to prepare the student for the Certified Professional Examination administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders and/or Certified Coding Associate by the American Health Information Management Association. Topics for review include Anatomy, Terminology, CPT Coding Guidelines, ICD-9-CM (Volume 1 and 2) Diagnostic Coding, HCPCS Level 2, E/M Coding, Anesthesia Coding, Surgical Coding, and Use of Modifiers . Prerequisites and/or co-requisites: the student must have successfully completed or currently enrolled in ALHT 140, ALHE 105, and ALMA 125 (pathology) and/or Human Anatomy. Related work experience may meet these requirements.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neosho.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 431-2820 ext 216

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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