2021-2022 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.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Skills: ENG 090 Skills: ENG-020 Skills: MAT-018C AHS-129

Year Cycle

N

Semester Cycle

AN