CMA 113 Coding for Medical Assistants
Introduces Medical Assistant students to the basic concepts of medical coding. Teaches the basics of diagnostic coding and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) -10 as well as how to use the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. Covers the Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding system to assist physicians in determining their visit levels.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe how to use the most current procedural coding system. Describe how to use the most current diagnostic coding classification system. Describe how to use the most current HCPCS level II coding system. Discuss the effects of upcoding and downcoding. Define medical necessity as it applies to procedural and diagnostic coding. Perform procedural coding. Perform diagnostic coding.