BICO 103 - Medical Coding/CPT & HCPCS

Institution:

New River Community and Technical College

Subject:

Billing Insurance & Coding

Description:

Introduction of CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians. The coder will be able to apply the knowledge of coding language, intent of each code, and exactly what procedures the physician completed to translate services into reimbursement. Emphasis will be placed on coding for clinics, outpatient hospital departments, ambulatory surgery centers, and third-party payers to describe physician services. Students will also be introduced to the Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) which is used by providers to code for services, supplies, and equipment provided to Medicare patients for which no CPT codes exist.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.newriver.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 929-6736

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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