MCB 240 Medical Coding and Billing Training - CPC Certification Prep - Professional Practice

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ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE Syllabus for MCB 240 Medical Coding and Billing Training & CPC Certification Prep/Professional Practice (4 credits lecture, 1 credit lab). The course covers medical coding using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II, applying coding conventions and ICD-10-CM guidelines, and determining E/M service levels. Students explore legal and ethical aspects of health information management, including HIPAA privacy and security, patient rights, compliance programs, and risk management. Instruction includes lectures, multimedia, readings, discussions, practice exams, quizzes, and CPC exam preparation.

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ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE SYLLABUS MCB 240 MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING TRAINING & CPC CERTIFICATION PREP/PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Credit Hours: 4 Lec 4, Lab: 1 PREREQUISITE: AHE 101, CIS 120 and BIO 160 or AHE 119 PRE or COREQUISITE: MCB 100, MCB 130 and MCB 160 COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course students will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT, ICD-10-CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This course also provides the foundation for understanding the legal and ethical aspects of health information management, which includes the principles of health law and the structure of the American legal system through AAPC’s curriculum. Students will gain an indepth understanding of the role that medical record specialist has in healthcare legislation and regulations. Topics include legal terminology, Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security of health information, patient rights, and the role of health information management professionals in risk management and compliance programs. This course will also prepare students to sit and take the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam. Student will review the AAPC’s CPC study guide in detail, learn test taking technique and take online practice exams. Students will begin to form professional relationships by attending a professional meeting related to health information management. Students will practice essential skills of resume writing and job interviewing in order to prepare students for the industry. Students will work on developing strong soft skills. 1. COURSE GOAL To prepare students who want a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and for taking the AAPC’s CPC certification examination. To provide students with the foundation for understanding the legal and ethical aspects of the health information management system in the healthcare industry. To provide students with the knowledge to recognize when there is a healthcare data breach and the policies set in place to keep health information secured. 2. OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 2.1 Identify the purpose of the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books. 2.2 Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines. 2.3 Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes. 2.4 Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services. 2.5 Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes. 2.6 List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes. 2.7 Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services. 2.8 Apply legal healthcare terminology that influences health information. 2.9 Describe the various government and regulatory agencies that influence health information and protected health information, such as the Centers for Medical and Medicaid (CMS), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) . 2.10 Evaluate the documentation in health records to ensure it is timely and complete. 2.11 Identify the essential elements of a valid authorization for the release of medical information. 2.12 Examine the components ofa compliance program regarding healthcare providers. 2.13 Identify security and breach issues of HIPAA. 2.14 Identify and demonstrate an understanding of compliance and regulations that pertain to services covered under Medicare Parts A, B, C and D; applying coding to payment policy, place of service reporting, fraud and abuse, NCCI edits, NCD/LCD, HIPAA, ABNs, and RVUs. 2.15 Prepare for the CPC certification examination and develop test taking strategies. 2.16 Perform a job search for a medical coding and billing position or a position in health information management. 2.17 Develop professional relationships within the medical co

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What code systems are covered in MCB 240?

The course teaches medical coding principles related to CPT, ICD-10-CM code set, and HCPCS Level II. Students use these code books for patient services and practical assignments.

What legal and ethical topics are included?

Students learn health law and the structure of the American legal system through AAPC’s curriculum. Topics include HIPAA privacy and security, patient rights, documentation validation, and components of healthcare compliance programs.

How does the course prepare students for the CPC exam and professional work?

Students review the AAPC CPC study guide, learn test-taking techniques, and complete online practice exams. The course also includes professional meeting participation, resume writing, job interviewing practice, and development of soft skills.

Sep 25, 2026

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