MCO202B
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Medical Coding 2
Course Description
Companion course to MCO 202A and recommended to be taken in conjunction with or after taking MCO 202A. This class builds upon the information learned in MCOPC/MCO 180, MCO 201A, and MCO 201B. Diagnoses and Procedural coding for specific body systems, from unidentified patient chart notes and operative reports, will be analyzed and assigned CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes to completely, and accurately code documented diagnoses and procedures.
1. Demonstrate an ability to identify diagnoses using the ICD-10-CM coding book and apply correct diagnoses to patient charts.
2. Interpret procedures and services rendered to correspond to procedural coding using the CPT and HCPCS coding book.
3. Analyze and apply symbols, conventions and general coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
4. Display an understanding of abstracting correct information to determine proper coding for both diagnoses and procedures and demonstrate an ability to prove medical necessity through linking diagnoses and procedures.
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