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HTH 2310 Introduction to Current Procedural Terminology

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Course ID
Focuses on the conventions and guidelines of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system. An overview of coding and guidelines, coding conventions, evaluation and management services, medicine used in CPT and for the Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). Students will practice applying all CPT and HCPCS codes that relate to the outpatient setting.
 

Outcomes

  1. Compile patient data for appropriate code assignment.
  2. Apply diagnosis and procedure codes using CPT and HCPCS.
  3. Identify the need for collaboration with clinical staff to resolve coding discrepancies and documentation issues.
  4. Apply legal and ethical guidelines as they relate to medical coding and reimbursement.
  5. Use anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology knowledge when coding health information.
 
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PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Workbook for step-by-step medical coding

Publisher: Saunders (2015)

Author: Buck, C. J.

ISBN: 978-0-323-27980-2

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at gro.vnua@erotskoob

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