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HESC 1006 - Medical Coding I


Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
This course is designed to provide an overview of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding systems. Emphasis will be placed on the in-depth understanding of ICD-10-CM coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and/or procedure codes. Integrated throughout the course will be the development of use of practical situations and critical decision making skills imperative to the professional medical coder. Offered SU.

Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher or enrollment in HESC 1400 .



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