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.

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

MRT218 Intermediate Procedural Coding Minimum Grade of: C and MRT204 Reimbursement, Compliance & Coding Issues Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

Major Restrictions

Medical Coding Certificate