MC 226 - Beginning Coding

Institution:

Ensign College

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisites: MC 140 concurrent. Required for Executive Medical Assistant and Medical Coders. Introduction of procedural coding in CPT, HCPCS and other nomenclatures. Introduces students to skills needed to accurately complete and process insurance forms using current coding systems. Emphasizes understanding in basic CPT codes and nomenclature. Includes ethics involved in handling confidential medical data and billing/coding issues. Students that require this course must enroll in Fall semester; course offered only in Fall semester.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ensign.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 524-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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