HIIT 171Practicum I: Electronic Medical Records Applications

Catalog

Provides students practice with coding health data records and analyzing those records utilizing health information software. Student complete a minimum of 40 hours of authentic medical coding in the areas of inpatient records, ambulatory surgery records, emergency department records and physician-based records using a variety of patient types and encounters. Students use a logic-based Encoder that applies ICD-10-CM code assignments in a blended format. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.