CATR 210 - Oncology Treatment and Coding

3 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of the treatment modalities available to manage cancer disease for coding purposes. These treatments include surgical procedures, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, et al. Students will build their cancer coding skills to include coding cancer diagnosis, treatments, and staging of disease to support cancer surveillance.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): CATR 130, BIOL 115, BIOL 116
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Differentiate the various treatment methodologies and procedures used to treat and manage cancer diagnosis.
2. Apply all applicable coding and staging guidelines to accurately code comprehensive cancer cases.