MDC201 — Advanced Medical Coding
3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term. Formerly HIT 221 - Advanced Coding Apply ICD diagnostic and procedural coding and CPT/HCPCS coding to higher level case scenarios. Practice the application of diagnosis and procedure codes validating coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record. Apply and promote ethical coding standards while adhering to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. Demonstrate encoder software and practice applications. Location(s) Typically Online (OL) Term(s) Typically all and spring Course
Prerequisites: MDC101, MDC103, HIT217, MDC105, HIT218