Medical Coding Practicum

Prerequisites: HIT 202 and HIT 203 and HIT 210 and HIT 255.Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in HIT 205.Limitation on Enrollment: Health and Safety regulations. A physical examination and up-to-date immunizations are required at student's own expense, and a background check may be required at student’s own expense by the practicum site.Capstone course for the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate program. Emphasizes the application of clinical classification systems and evaluation of coded and abstracted data. This seminar course has online assignments, projects, and can also be partially completed by going onsite to an acute care faculty. If going onsite, students are supervised and hold the status of learner. Students can also complete all course requirements in the online format.Hours: 54 (54 lab)Transfer Information: CSU TransferableSBCC General Education: NoneGrading Options: Standard Letter