MCS 229 ICD-9-CM Coding II 3 credits
This course teaches students methods to accurately code diseases and injuries. Students convert the physician's written diagnosis into a three-, four- or five-digit numeric code. They are also introduced to v-codes and e-codes and their proper uses. Students learn the importance of HIPAA and the many laws governing the coding workplace. R, 12 (3 lecture hours)
Prerequisite: MCS 219 with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: MCS 223