MA A220 - Coding for the Medical Office

Institution:

University of Alaska Anchorage

Subject:

Medical Assisting (MA)

Description:

Examines procedural and diagnostic coding in the ambulatory health care setting. Includes principles of medical coding, conventions and guidelines, importance of accuracy in coding, and an understanding of legal and ethical issues. Emphasis on application of knowledge demonstrated through performance of procedural and diagnostic coding activities.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MA A101 UA C (AND BIOL A100 UA C (OR BIOL A111 UA C AND BIOL A112 UA C ) )

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uaa.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 786-1800

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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