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AHMS 164 - AHMS 164 Beginning Diagnosis Coding: ICD-10. 3 Credits.
Offered at Missoula College. Prereq., AHMS 156 and BIOH 112. This course covers basic and intermediate levels of theory and application of ICD-CM principles and guidelines for coding and sequencing diagnoses and procedures. Students perform basic and intermediate coding using real health records, case studies, and scenarios. Application will focus on the use of the electronic ICD-10-CM with an overview of encoder software. This coding class involves hands-on coding, and knowledge of basic use of applicable coding books or the electronic ICD-10-CM. Currently the students take this course through Great Falls
Medical Information Technology - Health Information Coding Specialty A.A.S.
Michelle Boller, Director Health information coders play a critical role in accurately identifying procedures and diagnoses to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement. Students are trained to: Understand anatomy, medical terminology, and disease processes necessary to determine correct codes and sequences Analyze health records and to accurately abstract and code procedures and diagnoses utilizing legal and regulatory standards Communicate with physicians, healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and patients to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement Graduates are adequately prepared for many roles, such as working in a front office with patients or behind the scenes with insurance companies and healthcare facilities. Upon graduation students are encouraged and eligible to sit for AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification exams to increase their employment opportunities.