Focuses on assigning appropriate procedure codes and modifiers from the current edition of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) while adhering to current coding and third-party payer guidelines. Students will utilize a manual system to code clinical services and procedures performed based upon scenarios and operative reports while applying AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding. Prerequisite: AHLT110M or permission of the instructor, Corequisites: BIOL106M and BIOL107M or BIOL110M* or permission of the instructor.
*BIOL106M and BIOL107M or BIOL110M need to be completed prior to, or concurrently.