MAC 126: Procedural Medical Coding Applications

Subject
Administrative Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Credits 4 Lab Hours 40 Lecture Hours 20
Quarter Offered
Fall/Spring
Instructional Mode
Online

This course consists of training in the areas of administrative skills related to the basics of procedural coding, diagnostic coding, and how medical coding relates to patient billing and collection, and the financial management of the medical office. Emphasis is placed on procedural coding throughout the course.

Outcomes
  • Locate a CPT and HCPCS code
  • Define the use of modifiers
  • Recognize symbols used in CPT
  • Discuss the HCPCS coding applications
Prerequisites

MAC 128 with a minimum grade of 70% or 1.6

Distribution
Professional Education
Campus
Downtown
Area of Study
Career Education