PROCEDURAL CODING II FOR MBC

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In this course students will continue to increase their knowledge of the basic coding principles of procedure coding by working through advanced case studies to enhance coding skills. Students will utilize the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCP CS) to assign the correct codes for services and procedures identified from scholastically challenging examples of medical documentation. The application of procedural coding principles of HCPCS Level I (CPT) and Level II (Medicare National Codes) for the purpose of reporting medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to healthcare payers for reimbursement are also covered in this course.