ALLH 2625 - Advanced Medical Coding

Lec. 3; Lab 1 Cr. 4

Comprehensive coding scenarios addressing coding problems, primary and secondary procedures and services over and under coding, claim denials, audits, and revenue loss. The course is designed to enhance the technical skills and improve efficiency and accuracy by reinforcing coding guidelines. To enhance student skills and accuracy students will use the virtual lab to gain real world experience with coding clinical information found in health records and using other coding tools. This course includes a review of coding and billing skill and proficiencies to prepare students for the national certification exam. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in this course to receive a Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Billing and Coding.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of ”C” or better in ALLH 1025 ; ALLH 1605 ; ALLH 1615 ; and HCM 2601
Corequisite(s): ALLH 2646
Formerly: BIT 2625