HINT 294 - Advanced Coding Lecture

2 Credits
This course is part of the first professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This lecture portion of the practicum will cover how coding interfaces with reimbursement methodologies. This course provides professional practice experience in medical coding with respect to and review of the revenue cycle. Students successfully completing this course along with HINT 294L are academically prepared for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Note: This course along with HINT 294L requires lecture with use of computerized encoding systems.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): HINT 221, HINT 222 and HLTH 250
Co-requisite(s): HINT 294L