HIM-1200 - Health Information Management: Professional Practice Experience I* (2)

Prerequisite: ITS 1015 HIM 1120 HIM 1125 HTH 1440 ; prerequisites completed with a minimum grade of “C”
Co-requisite: HIM 1130

Students apply knowledge and skills in medical coding to a variety of patient cases. Working in a simulated virtual lab and/or under the supervision of health information management staff in a local health care facility. Students gain experience applying coding principles to diagnostic and procedural data.

This practicum course consists of 90 hours of activities which take place almost exclusively during business hours Monday through Friday.

Course Fee: $100