HIM 2253 CPT-4 Coding & Reimbursement
Students are shown how to analyze source documents and properly use the CPT manual to accurately select all professional procedure codes applicable to any medical, health, or surgical encounter. Special emphasis is placed upon the relationship between reimbursement and CPT coding. It is recommended that the student complete an anatomy and physiology course or its equivalent prior to enrolling in this course. A minimum of 3 hours of structured lab time per week is required.
Prerequisite
C or higher in
HSC 1531 and successful completion of all developmental course work in math, writing, and reading courses indicated through placement testing