Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2019 Catalog Addendum 
    
2017-2019 Catalog Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BTAC 246 - Advanced Coding

Credits: 5
Covers advanced case studies using complex code assignment with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes. Discusses implications of Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) and their relationship to coding assignment and finances. Covers theory and practice in advanced coding problem-solving, data, quality control. Students continue utilization of computerized encoder.

Prerequisite: BTAC 145  and BTAC 146 , both with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor’s permission.



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