MBC 255: Medical Coding Capstone

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 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

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

     

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

     

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 2/15/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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