Healthcare Procedural Coding

Catalog description

Provides the knowledge and skills to apply the coding of procedures for billing purposes using the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) resources and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Topics include: format of CPT/HCPCS manual, CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines, and coding using the CPT/HCPCS resources. Upon completion, students should be able to apply coding principles to correctly assign CPT/HCPCS codes and apply systems to optimize reimbursement.