Medical Coding (MDA 212)

Term: 2020-2021 AY Fall

Faculty

Rhonda J HarveyShow MyInfo popup for Rhonda J Harvey

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Angela R BuckShow MyInfo popup for Angela R Buck

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Description

Emphasizes the principles and conventions of diagnosis and procedural coding systems used in today's healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS Classification Systems. Other topics in the course include: professional ethics, content of the medical record, data validity and integrity, legal standards related to reimbursement, and retrieval of information. Prerequisite(s): ALH220 Corequisite(s): MDA211