MRT293 Coding & Classification Practicum

The student will apply the principles of coding learned in the classroom under direct supervision of a coder/analyst at the affiliating health care facility as well as no less than 30-hours (or 50%) in an online coding module under the direct supervision of the practicum coordinator. The coding systems applied will be the current ICD-CM and CPT. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository), and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. Student must provide their own transportation. Malpractice insurance is necessary. Student must attend the mandatory orientation meeting semester prior to internship.

Credit Hours

1

Lecture Hours

1

Prerequisite

MRT117 Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems and MRT118 Procedure Coding Systems (CPT)

Corequisite

MRT204 Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues and MRT217 Intermediate Diagnostic Coding and MRT218 Intermediate Procedural Coding

Attributes

  • Background Check Required

  • Free Elective

Program Major Restrictions

Medical Coding Cert