MRT217 Intermediate Diagnostic Coding
Coding skills will be advanced through the use of case studies and working with more complex code assignments to determine correct diagnosis and procedure codes. Using actual medical records from a variety of settings (i.e., inpatient, ambulatory, diagnostic, emergency department), the student will learn to review and code services provided. Diagnostic prospective payment groupers and other currently used coding systems will be introduced.
Prerequisite
MRT117 Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems Minimum Grade of: C and
MRT118 Procedure Coding Systems (CPT) Minimum Grade of: C
Corequisite
MRT218 Intermediate Procedural Coding Minimum Grade of: C and
MRT204 Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues Minimum Grade of: C
Major Restrictions
Medical Coding Certificate
Program Major Restrictions
Medical Coding Cert