HIT 243 Basic CPT Coding
provides an overview of CPT coding. Students gain an understanding of the organization and format of the CPT manual, coding conventions, guidelines, modifiers, E&M coding, and coding procedures in each body system. After a review of coding guidelines for each body system, students code assigned patient scenarios/medical reports using their CPT code book. This course is applicable toward all certificates, AAS, ALS (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 2.0, lab hours 2.0).
Prerequisite
HIT 141 or concurrent enrollment