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Apr 18, 2024
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2016-2017 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AHE 110 - Introduction to Medical Coding and Insurance(4)
Use of the Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Disease (ICD) manuals to properly code and process government and private insurance forms. Other procedure/diagnosis coding systems include: Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), Healthcare Financing Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS), Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RSRVS); and managed care referrals and pre-certifications. Utilizes insurance computer software. Prerequisite: AHE 102 or AHE 160 or concurrent enrollment or department chair permission.
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