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BHIS 1010 - Medical Coding Theory I

3 credits

Provides students with the building blocks of basic medical coding. Such understanding will facilitate the learning of medical coding principles encountered during more advanced career preparation. Covers medical coding compliance and documentation issues and provides a foundational understanding of the guidelines and procedures for ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding. Quizzes and exams simulate national certification exams and are important in both learning how to code quickly and accurately and in preparing for national certification.

Prerequisite/Restriction:

NURS 1008

and

BIOL 1500

or instructor permission

Corequisite:

BHIS 1015

Campus: USU Eastern only