Medical Coding II

Catalog description

This course explores advanced topics vital to the ethical, legal, and compliant practice of medical coding within inpatient and outpatient settings. Specific focus throughout the course is given to procedural coding with an in-depth review of the format, conventions, and general guidelines for the ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS Level I/II, and CPT code sets. You will examine case scenarios throughout the course using a problem-based learning approach. The course offers virtual laboratories on health information systems and technologies critical to quality coding practices in today's digital world.