May 16, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AHBC 101: Introduction to Medical Coding

3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course provides a basic introduction to medical coding procedures to obtain reimbursement for medical procedures, examinations, and supplies.  Topics include the proper application of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of diseases 10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and introduction of modifiers.
Prerequisite: Completion with a 72% or better of AH 119  and current enrollment in the Medical Office Assistant program, Medical Billing and Coding program, or Medical Assisting program or permission of instructor.