MEDS 2480 - Advanced Coding

3 Credits

In this course, students will use their basic ICD and CPT coding skills while learning to correctly code Diagnoses and Procedures from a multitude of source documents such as Inpatient Records; Ambulatory Surgery Records; Emergency Room Reports; Physician Office Cases and Ancillary Service Reports. Students will also become familiar with Diagnosis Related Groups and Ambulatory Payment Classifications. Through instruction in coding these cases, the students will become familiar with what will be expected of them in a real coding position in a healthcare organization. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MEDS 2460, MEDS 2462 and MEDS 2470