ADMM 2280 - Advanced Medical Coding

Institution:

Northwest Technical College

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Description:

This course simulates medical coding in the real world and is designed to give a full account of the healthcare code sets used within medical coding: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS), International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). Codes are presented along with an account of healthcare billing basics, as well as a description of the interconnectedness of medical coding and billing. Students gain knowledge in use of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) VLab software, specifically 3M Coding and Reimbursement System. Career search and advanced coding certification research is also performed. Prerequisite(s): ADMM1151, ADMM1175

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ntcmn.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 333-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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