HIM-1125 - Principles of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)* (3)

Prerequisite: BIO 2070  BIO 2070L  HIM 1110 ; prerequisites completed with a minimum grade of “C”
Co-requisite: BIO 2080   BIO 2080L

Students will learn the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding nomenclature.    These codes are used for reporting physician services and for services in outpatient settings. Students will learn to apply the CPT codes and the rules and guidelines for CPT coding. Ethical standards for CPT coding will be applied in this course including the National Correct Coding Initiative. Students will have the opportunity to apply CPT codes through practice with coding exercises, cases studies and online activities.