online available
In this course, students will utilize their skills in medical records review to assign modifiers, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and other services performed using real-world virtual scenarios. The application of coding principles is explored using Practicode, an online simulation tool designed to test medical coding proficiency and gain experience coding actual charts. Students will receive course preparation to take the field related certification examinations offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and/or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; MBC 185, MBC 210, MBC 220, MBC 223, and MBC 224, minimum grade "C" in all courses
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; MBC 185, MBC 210, MBC 220, MBC 223, and MBC 224, minimum grade "C" in all courses
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Day Class (before 5 p.m.)
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Online Class| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 3 |
| Lecture Hours | 45 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 0 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
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