MAP-108 Medical Record Analysis and Coding

The focus of this course is the use of source documents to apply diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records for the purpose of preparing insurance claims. Topics covered include reading and interpreting medical records, legal and regulatory issues, ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, quality assurance for evaluation and management coding, and coding for medical necessity. Total of 60 hours of lecture. Course fee required. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all required MAP and PLB courses prior to registering for this course. Prerequisites: MAP 102, MAP 110 and BIO 110. Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. 4 Credits.