MDCD 1040 - Advanced Coding for Reimbursement

Institution:

Walters State Community College

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Description:

This course is a comprehensive study of reimbursement procedures for the prospective payment system (DRGs) and outpatient services (APCs). Coding issues are emphasized and optimization skills developed and applied. This course includes a clinical practicum in a medical facility. This course is a combination of classroom and online instruction. This course includes extensive use of computers and coding software. (Prerequisite: MDCD 1010, MDCD 1020; Corequisite: MDCD 1030) S 2 hours lecture / 3 hours clinical per week

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ws.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 585-2600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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