MRT218 Intermediate Procedural Coding

In this course students advance their knowledge of coding for all types of health care setting treatments and procedures provided to patients in both inpatient and outpatient facilities, as well as ancillary departments such as imaging centers and pathology/laboratories. In addition, students will learn how to properly apply HCPCS level II codes.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

MRT117 Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems Minimum Grade of: C and MRT118 Procedure Coding Systems (CPT) Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite

MRT217 Intermediate Diagnostic Coding Minimum Grade of: C and MRT204 Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

Major Restrictions

Medical Coding Certificate

Program Major Restrictions

Medical Coding Cert