HSC 205 - Medical Coding ICD-10

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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Description:

Course Description: This course provides a foundation using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) to code diagnoses and procedures. Coding, sequencing, and grouping diagnoses will be reviewed using coding manuals and software tools while using fundamental concepts of medical reimbursement and health information management systems; focusing on the process of assigning appropriate code numbers to medical diagnoses and procedures to meet patient health record and insurance billing requirements. Coding resources and ethics will be emphasized.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HSC 100 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 130 (Grade of C or Higher)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pennhighlands.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 262-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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