CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CODING

Catalog description

Study of the coding of diagnoses according to the conditions and diseases of patients, services and procedures, using the basic guidelines established by the main health insurance providers of Puerto Rico. Students will learn how to use and handle in detail the ICD -10 and CPT-4 books approved by the American Medical Association. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking, knowledge and competencies, through practical exercises for term coding . In addition, information, ethics, and diversity skills are developed.