MDCD 1040 - Advanced Coding for Reimbursement

3 credit(s)

This course is a comprehensive study of reimbursement procedures for the prospective payment system (DRGs) and outpatient services (APCs). Coding issues are emphasized and optimization skills developed and applied. This course includes either a simulated or hands on practicum. This course is a combination of classroom and online instruction. This course includes extensive use of computers and coding software. Prerequisite(s): MDCD 1010, MDCD 1020. Corequisite(s): MDCD 1030. S. (T)
2 hours lecture/3 hours clinical per week