AHE 110 - Introduction to Medical Coding and Insurance

Credits: (5)
Use of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) manuals to properly code and process government and private insurance forms. Other procedure/diagnosis coding systems include: Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS); and managed care referrals and pre-certifications.

Prerequisite: AHE 102 (or AHE 160 and 161) and OBT 162 with a “C” or higher.