MDCD 1010 - Basic ICD-9-CM Coding

3 credit(s)

This course covers the classification systems employed to organize medical information for future retrieval. The ICD-9-CM classification system is emphasized including its use for prospective payment systems. Course work focuses on acquiring skills in coding disease and procedures and abstracting medical data. This course is a combination of classroom and on line instruction. This course includes extensive use of computers and coding software. Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or corequisite: MDTR 1010 F