HEIT 155C Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding
3
hours lecture,
3
units
Grade Only
Description: This introductory course includes the purpose and use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. The course covers the CPT Manual format, code format, and coding steps used to code from the six divisions of CPT: Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology & Laboratory, and Medicine. In addition the course includes national and category III codes. It also includes an overview of reimbursement issues involving physician and hospital payment for outpatient services. This is a required course for Health Information Technology students and is available to employees in health information departments and doctors' offices.
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This course can help you earn the following degree(s) or certificate(s):
- Health Information Technology - Associate in Science