MA 119 Introduction to Medical Coding and Scribing

This course introduces students to basic ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding procedures. This includes abstracting from healthcare documentation/records and assigning alphanumeric codes to diagnoses and procedures. The course also introduces students to basics of Medical scribing in outpatient healthcare providers' offices.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HP 152 or BI 233, with a grade of C or better (both may be taken as corequisites)

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Interpret basic coding rules and apply t hem when choosing a code for diagnosis and treatment
2. Assign codes to the highest level of specificity
3. Verbalize the benefits for the provider by participating in the VBP ( Value Based Purchasing) Incentive program created by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
4. Understand coding principles ICD-10 codes change often and the focus of the practice may also change. The EHR will require maintenance by personnel to include the correct code choices