Coding Principles for the Medical Office

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This course introduces the medical assisting student to the concepts of coding medical diagnoses and procedures in the ambulatory health setting. A study of the principles of disease coding using the ICD-10-CM classification system and procedural coding using CPT-4. Areas emphasized during the course include: the purpose of coding, accurate application of coding principles, and methods to assure quality data. Ozark Allied Health fee: $93.