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Intermediate Coding

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-530-165

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Course Description

10-530-165 INTERMEDIATE CODING ...prepares students to assign ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes supported by medical documentation and official coding guidance to support appropriate reimbursement. Students will participate in CDI activities, including preparation of appropriate physician queries in accordance with compliance guidelines (Prerequisites: 10-530-184, CPT Coding, 10-530-197 ICD, Diagnosis Coding, 10-530-199, ICD Procedure Coding; Co-requisite: 10-530-159, Healthcare Revenue Management)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. ASSIGN reportable diagnosis and procedure codes for cases with moderate to advanced clinical complexity
  2. INTERPRET coding advice (Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, Clinical indicators, etc.) in the process of coding cases with moderate to advanced clinical complexity
  3. ABSTRACT data elements for the purpose of coding, reimbursement, and data collection
  4. PERFORM coding and grouping processes using electronic applications for cases with moderate to advanced clinical complexity
  5. VALIDATE the accuracy of coding (coder/CAC), abstraction and grouping of cases with moderate to advanced clinical complexity
  6. CONDUCT clinical documentation improvement activities

Class Details

Class Number:
81072
Delivery:
Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Amy Janssen
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
10/23/24 - 12/20/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost