HCI 145 : Coding & Reimbursement Specialist PPE
This course must be taken in the final semester of the Coding and Reimbursement Specialist Certificate. Students will complete a 40-hour externship in a healthcare organization to develop workplace readiness as a Coding and Reimbursement Specialist. Prerequisite: HCI 140, HCI 211, HCI 213. Instructional Support Fee applies.
Course Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply coding and/or billing practices in healthcare organization.
2. Students will demonstrate entry level workplace readiness by applying skills/competencies under the supervision of a qualified clinical preceptor in a healthcare organization.
3. Students will demonstrate working knowledge of coding conventions and guidelines in a clinical practice setting.