MAC 129: Diagnostic 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 is an introduction to coding of diagnoses and procedures of health care records with emphasis on coding for insurance reimbursement. Students learn to use both CPT and ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM classification manuals and reference materials.

Outcomes
  • Apply knowledge of ICD-10-CM
  • Identify the use of ICD-10-CM to code procedures and services
  • Recognize symbols used in ICD-10
  • 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