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Legal & Ethical Issues in Coding

MEDC-40022

This is an online course where students will learn about legal and ethical issues in Coding, HIPAA, and Health Information privacy. Class participants will use the text HIPAA by Example, Case Studies, and Regulatory websites to prepare for this course which will prepare them for medical coding certification.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the legislative and regulatory processes in the United States.
2. Describe the laws and regulations pertaining to health information.
3. Define Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
4. Adhere to privacy and security policies.
5. Identify the components of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding.
 

Course Information

Online
2.00 units
$355.00

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This course applies to these programs

Medical Coding

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

184394

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

HIPAA by Example: Application of Privacy Laws 2nd
by Mary C. Thomason
ISBN / ASIN: 9781584260783

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/27/2024

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Mary Ellen Clancy

Mary Ellen Clancy
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