CEL 003 - Medical Coding

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

CEL - Workforce Training

Description:

This class will assist you in the application of the theoretical and practical coding knowledge presented step-by-step. There is ample opportunity to practice the skill of coding in three levels. First, theory, includes medical terminology foundations; secondly, abbreviated medical diagnosis descriptions which includes practical applications of coding; and thirdly, original reports which represent more complex services and diagnosis descriptions such as operative, pathology, radiology and emergency services. The class will include: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT); International Classifications of Diseases, 9th revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM); Official Coding Guidlines; CMS Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). For more information call the Summit Site at 716-215-5900, Ext. 107 or the Trott Site at 716-278-8150 or 278-8151.

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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