AMC 202 - Coding for Reimbursement

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in Advanced Medical Coding program
Local Corequisite: None

This course covers the revenue cycle and reimbursement for acute and ambulatory care. Topics include payment methodologies and systems, utilization review, case management, billing processes and procedures, and fraud and abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to apply policies and procedures for the use of data required in healthcare reimbursement, evaluate the revenue cycle, and identify potential fraud and abuse.