EDHS 2401 - Diagnostic Coding I

Institution:

University of New Orleans

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Description:

Prerequisites: EDHS 1401 or consent of department. Introduces the concepts od numeric classification of disease and trauma. Begins the instruction in diagnostic coding techniques utilized by all health care practitioners, reimburesement, and tracking administrators. The primary focus is to use the ICD-coding texts in conjunction with knowledge of the medical terminology to code relatively simple examples of insurance claims. Also included are lectures covering governmental and third-party rules and regulations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uno.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 280-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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