OIS 106 - Diagnostic & Procedural Coding

Offered FL
Lecture- 3 Lab- 2
4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
Prerequisite: OIS 105 - Medical Office Coding & Ins Billing with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
The course provides student an in-depth instruction to medical office coding and an introduction to medical record auditing. Participants in the course should develop further knowledge of medical office coding and the impact coding has to provider reimbursement and compliance as well as being able to identify coding errors within the medical record. Prepares students in coding and billing skills necessary in a doctor’s office and other medical office facilities. Includes ICD Coding, CPT Coding, medical record auditing, Medicare Fraud and Abuse, and Evaluation Management.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Communicate medical coding and billing concepts, methods, and evidence clearly in written and spoken reports.
Exhibit ethical/professional behavior in attendance, class conduct, assignment completion, teamwork and constructive peer feedback.
Utilize tactful communication skills with medical providers to ensure accurate code selection.
Demonstrate proficiency in finding and using diagnosis and procedure codes correctly.
Demonstrate proficiency of written code in procedural and diagnostic coding (ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS).
Utilize medical necessity guidelines and their application to procedural/diagnostic coding.