MEDS 1641 - Intermediate CPT

Institution:

Alexandria Technical & Community College

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Description:

This is a definitive college level program of study focusing on challenging students to develop expert skills in the assignment of clinical CPT codes and Level II HCPCS required for administrative and reimbursement use. The course provides the most up to date information relating to medical record documentation requirements, coding compliance, and coding concepts. Students learn to apply code set conventions, guidelines, and principles in various combinations, settings, and scenarios. The 3M Encoder is also used to analyze complex health data to accurately reflect each patient's condition and treatment. Prerequisite: MEDS1633.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alextech.edu

Phone Number:

(320) 762-0221

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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