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POFM 1300 Basic Medical Coding

Course Information

Course Description

Presentation and application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines and conventions utilizing various coding systems.

Prerequisite(s)

Medical Terminology and basic keyboarding and computer skills (suggested)

Assessment Levels

R1, E1, M1

CIP Code

51.0716

Credits (SCH)

3

Lecture-Lab-SCH

(2-4-3)