MRT 212 - Medical Record Coding Level II

Institution:

Hudson County Community College

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Description:

Students are introduced to the application of the Diagnostic and Procedural Coding Guidelines for hospital-based and other outpatient ambulatory care services. Reporting requirements for physician billing of diagnoses, conditions, and reasons for encounters will be discussed. The principles of using the coding system of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCFA's Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for services provided by hospital outpatient and ancillary departments, hospital emergency department and other ambulatory care facilities will be covered. Students will demonstrate proficiency by coding diagnostic and procedural information from health care records. Students will learn about the regulatory agency impact on coded diagnostic and procedural health care data. 2 hours lecture/2 hours lab Prerequisite: MRT 121

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.hccc.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 714-7100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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