HCIA 2431 Clinical Coding II

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) HCIA 2421 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

Students gain knowledge of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)/Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS), official coding guidelines, and assignment of codes to various clinical statements, scenarios, reports, and patient records. Students explore utilization of coding resources and tools. An understanding of corporate compliance is also covered.