2018-2019 Catalog

HIM-102 Basic Procedure Coding

A comprehensive study of Basic HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) coding with a focus on CPT-4 (Current Procedural Terminology)coding. Outpatient and professional coding for evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, pathology, laboratory, radiology and medicine will be emphasized. This course also explores coding for emergency rooms, physicians' offices, professional services at inpatient and outpatient facilities and HCPCS II codes. Skills prerequisites: ENG 020, ENG 090 and MAT 018 or MAT 018C. Prerequisites: AHS 129.

Prerequisite

Skills: ENG 020, ENG 090 and MAT 018 or MAT 018C.