MCCG222 - Advanced CPT and HCPCS II Coding

Semester Credit Hour(s) 3

This course is focused on the advanced application of CPT and HCPCS Level II classification systems. Application-based assignments will be utilized to allow students to demonstrate advanced knowledge of coding conventions, coding principles, and official coding guidelines. Students will use relevant patient information from case studies to assign codes to diagnosis/procedure statements and generate physician queries. Coding characteristics, conventions, and guidelines will be applied in identifying and accurately assigning codes to diseases, conditions, and procedures.

Prerequisite(s): MCCG137, MCCG146 and HCAS143
Corequisite(s): MCCG240