MDCD 1010 - Basic ICD-9-CM Coding

Institution:

Walters State Community College

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Description:

This course covers the classifi cation systems employed to organize medical information for future retrieval. The ICD-9-CM classifi cation system is emphasized including its use for prospective payment systems. Course work focuses on acquiring skills in coding disease and procedures and abstracting medical data. This course is a combination of classroom and on line instruction. This course includes extensive use of computers and coding software. (Prerequisite or corequisite: MDTR 1010) F

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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