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.
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
Program Major Restrictions
Medical Coding Cert