This course provides students with the principles of medical coding, with a focus on the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases- Clinical Modification, 10th Revision) Code Set. The content is organized to reflect the various body systems presented in MC100. Students will apply coding conventions when assigining ICD-10-CM codes. Students will develop critical thinking skills to analyze complex real-world medical scenarios and apply proper coding principles effectively. Further topics covered include the Business of Medicine, OIG (Office of Inspector General), and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) principles. This course will prepare students for the official CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) certified examination.
Credits:
6.0
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