2023-2024 Catalog

HIM-102 Basic Procedure Coding

A comprehensive study of Basic HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) coding with a focus on CPT (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

ENG-090 or permission of instructor; ENG-020 or permission of instructor; MAT-018C or permission of instructor; AHS-129 or permission of instructor

Year Cycle

A

Semester Cycle

FA