HEIT 155C - Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

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Description:

This introductory course includes the purpose and use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. The course covers the CPT Manual format, code format, and coding steps used to code from the six divisions of CPT: Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology & Laboratory, and Medicine. In addition the course includes national and category III codes. It also includes an overview of reimbursement issues involving physician and hospital payment for outpatient services. This is a required course for Health Information Technology students and is available to employees in health information departments and doctors' offices.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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