MECC to Hold Information Session for Health Records Coding and Clinical Documentation for Health Professionals

Big Stone Gap – Interested in furthering your skill set in medical coding and health information management? MECC will hold a Health Records Coding and Clinical Documentation for Health Professionals Information Session on Tuesday, September 13 at 6 p.m. in the Goodloe Center, Phillips Taylor Hall. The eight-week, evening class will cover the following topics:  ICD10 – CM – Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting; Severity of illness, Evaluation and Management; ICD 10 PCS – Coding Guidelines for Procedures by body system; CPT – Includes the 17,000 code changes for 2017; Clinical Documentation Guidelines for Reimbursement. Tuition assistance may be available for qualified individuals interested in enrolling this fall at MECC. For more information on this degree program, call 276.523.2400 ext. 462.