MRT-141 Coding Computer Applications

In this course students are assigned to the college's health information technology and computer laboratories for supervised learning experiences. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to prospective payment system, inpatient ICD-10-CM coding, ambulatory ICD-10-CD coding, and health record computer applications involving health data abstracting, encoding, APC/DRG assignment and medical necessity. (3 contact hours)

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MRT-132 with a minimum grade of "C" and MRT-115 and MRT-212

Corequisite

Registration or credit in MRT-133

Department

Health Sciences