TIME FOR COMPLETION
220 hours (180 instruction, 40 laboratory/practicum)
Chapter 1 – Medical Record Technician
Chapter 2 – Medical Records
A. Rationale and Application
B. Record Number and Forms
C. Medical Reports
- History and Physical
- Clinical and Laboratory
- Autopsy
- Operation
Chapter 3 – Departmental Responsibilities
A. The Department
B. Step by Step Process
C. Filing Systems
- Straight Numeric Filing
- Terminal Digital Filing
D. Data and Statistics
Chapter 4 – Electronic Medical Records
A. EMR
B. Differences in EMR/EHR
C. Benefits of EHR
D. Paper Medical Records
E. Computerization of Medical Records
Chapter 5 – Policies and Procedures
A. Policies and Procedures
B. Confidential Information Management
C. Public Law – HIPAA
Chapter 6 – Workplace Assets
Chapter 7 – Medical Professionals
Chapter 9 – Coding
A. Disease Classifications and Coding
B. ICD9-10 Codes
C. CPT Codes
D. HCPCS
E. APC Codes
F. Coding Software
G. Coding Practice
Appendix