AHM 198 - Medical Coding Internship

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Allied Health Medical

Description:

Selected medical coding experiences are provided in a healthcare facility or insurance company. Knowledge and guidelines basic to applying correct coding systems for appropriate reimbursement are stressed. . Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Maintain ethical and legal standards of a Medical Coding Professional Demonstrate the ability to use computer applications and technology relating to Medical Billing and Coding; Interpret and evaluate data in the Electronic Medical Record while searching for deficiencies in demographic and/or insurance information; Apply correct coding systems for appropriate reimbursement; Evaluate coding procedures for achievement of optimal quality in seeking appropriate reimbursement; Create a portfolio to demonstrate professional skills to enhance marketability for employment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

All program requirements in Medical Billing or Medical Coding and Billing Certificate

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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