MCCG100 Introduction to Reimbursement and Coding
Task:
Completing this Assessment will help you to meet the following:
Course Outcome
• Understand the difference between CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding systems and identify their appropriate use in health records.
Directions
Complete the Comparison Table using the template provided below by filling in the details for definition, usage and setting. Next, using the template you completed, write an essay answering the questions listed. Use at least two resources to provide details supporting your answers. The essay should be a minimum of 500 words using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation as well as complete sentences.
Essay
In an essay of a minimum of 500 words, answer the questions below in your own words utilizing complete sentences, as well as correct spelling and grammar. Use information from at least two resources to provide details supporting your responses. In addition, be sure to list the resources in APA format at the end of your assessment. Below are two websites in APA format that can help you with your response.
• Explain the importance of each code set and provide examples of how it is used in the patients’ health records.
• Identify the year each code set was adopted, and which agency maintains it.
• Explain the differences of each code set and how they are used when billing an insurance company
• Describe the frequency of updates to the code set, how frequently is a new manual printed and explain the reason behind these updates.