BICO 101 - Medical Coding/ICD-9-CM

Institution:

New River Community and Technical College

Subject:

Billing Insurance & Coding

Description:

Introduces the student to the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification format and conventions and current coding practices for diagnoses and procedures. This Diagnosis and Procedure Coding course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of fundamental concepts of medical reimbursement and health information management systems; focusing on the process of assigning appropriate code numbers to medical diagnoses and procedures to meet patient health record and insurance billing requirements. Emphasis will be placed on coding for the physician's office.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.newriver.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 929-6736

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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