MBC120: PHYSICIAN CODING

Credits 4
Clock Hours
60
Lecture Hours 20 Lab Hours 40
This course provides the student with practical applications of diagnostic and procedural coding systems for physician billing. Students will expand their knowledge of coding by abstracting the appropriate information from provider’s progress notes and treatment plans in private clinics and other outpatient entities provided by physician’s and mid- level providers to accurately assign diagnoses and procedure codes to be used on the CMS-1500 insurance claim form and for electronic submissions.
Prerequisites
MBC110