HSC 289 - Medical Coding and Billing Sim/Prac

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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Description:

This is a self-directed practicum where the medical coding and billing specialist student will have the opportunity to learn to become proficient in the field of medical coding and billing. The student will learn by way of conversational language and step-by-step instruction to abstract information from medical charts, code it for the proper reimbursement and bill it by completing the right documents and forms. The preparatory courses that lead to the practicum prepare the student with the knowledge and tools to complete the self-directed practicum with confidence and expertise. A HIPAA training course with presentation of a certificate of completion is also part of this course. This is considered a capstone course as it is reflective of and utilizes learning from all courses taken throughout the course of the degree earned.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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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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