CPT/HCPCS Coding Classification Systems

Catalog description

A basic introduction to CPT and HCPCS coding classification systems for ambulatory care with focus on their structure, application, and purpose as well as related reimbursement issues. Activities for this course will include coding, classification, and indexing of procedures in CPT/HCPCS for the purpose of standardization, retrieval, and analysis. This course requires a laboratory component (2 lecture & 2 lab hours/week). Corequisite(s): HIMA 2300 , HIMA 2350 .