Procedural Coding Systems for Non-Coders

Catalog description

Surveys major procedural coding systems used in acute, ambulatory, and alternative care settings. Structure, content, and guidelines for the current International Classification of Diseases, Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) classification systems are explored. Topics include purpose and function of procedural coding; coding guidelines and conventions; and coding accuracy, totality, and sequencing.