HIT 170 - CPT Coding

5 Credits

This course covers procedural coding for various healthcare settings. It provides an understanding of CPR and HCPCS coding guidelines, rules and regulations and how these are applied in coding professions.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program HIT
FeesHJ

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Medical Coding programs.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:33

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
•   Learn basic principles of CPT and HCPCS procedure coding.
•   Recognize and assign CPT and HCPCS codes.
•   Recognize E&M codes and perform E&M coding.
•   Introduction to modifiers and general surgery guidelines.
•   Introduction to Reimbursement, HIPAA and Compliance

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe how reimbursement, HIPAA, and compliance are essential in medical coding.

Correctly assign CPT procedure codes

Describe modifiers, surgery guidelines, and key components of E&M coding.

Correctly assign HCPCS codes for pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, and CMS regulations.

Accurately complete coding activities using an encoder and proper coding resources.