MEDR 1214 - ICD- CM Coding

Institution:

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Subject:

Description:

A lecture and lab-based course that includes study of the purpose and use of the ICD-9-CM and HCPCS level II classification system. Topics include coding conventions, coding principles, and official inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines. Students will assign ICD-9-CM codes to diagnosis/procedure statements and HCPCS level II codes to outpatient procedures and services. Case abstracts and patient records will also be used to assign codes. Use of the ICD-9-CM and HCPCS level II coding manuals and a computerized encoder is included. Inpatient and outpatient reimburement systems and an introduction to ICD-10 are also covered.

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfredstate.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 425-3733

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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