MDA 216 - Medical Coding

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
A study of diagnostic and procedural coding using the International Classification of Disease, 9th edition, Clinical Modification (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding systems required for medical insurance claims and statistical information as needed by health care facilities. Focus is on outpatient and provider service coding.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 230 (or equivalent) and MDA 113 or permission of Medical Assisting department coordinator.

Corequisite(s): AHT 114.