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 Department:    AHE

 Course #:    241

 Credits:    6

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6

 CIP:    51.0713

 EPC:    313

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Code immersive real redacted medical records using the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Practicode web-based practicum. Students successfully completing Practicode Practicum are eligible to remove the �-A� apprentice from their CPC-A credential.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisites: AHE 230 and AHE 240 with a grade of C or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 66

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Perform in real-world experience in coding multiple medical specialties that can be applied to a new job.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in properly assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes for reports in an electronic virtual practicum based on code set guidelines.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in assigning modifiers to CPT and HCPCS codes for reports in an electronic virtual practicum.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Complete online orientation and course objectives.
2. Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers to multi-specialty medical records.
3. Total of 600 medical records; rationales provided.
4. Take CPC national exam.