AMC 207 - Advanced Medical Coding Lab I

Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite: AMC 203, AMC 204, AMC 205 , and AMC 206
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in Advanced Medical Coding Program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $22.50 Lab

This course covers the practical application of current ICD diagnosis and CPT guidelines by using encoders to code patient charts. Emphasis is on analyzing and applying current regulations and established guidelines in clinical classification systems by using standard data set definitions and resources. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately code a variety of chart types and recommend coding resources.