MAS 125 - Basic Diagn/Procedural Coding

Institution:

West Virginia Northern Community College

Subject:

Medical Assisting

Description:

This course introduces the coding skills required for basic medical coding in physicians' offices and other ambulatory care settings. Emphasis is placed on the structure and conventions of ICD diagnostic coding and CPT procedural coding, the correct process for selecting codes, and the types of coding errors to be avoided.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvncc.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 233-5900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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