MCS 110 Health Information Management 3 credits
This course gives students the basis for learning about all hospital and ancillary records and how those records are applied to the coding department. Students pull documentation from medical records and apply the information to the coding department for charge billing. They verify information and query physicians regarding outstanding documentation. Students learn the rules and regulations regarding HIPAA and compliance. R, 12 (3 lecture hours)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Coding Specialist program and HLT 109 with a minimum grade of C