HIT 243 — Basic CPT Coding
provides an overview of CPT coding. Students gain an understanding of the organization and format of the CPT manual, coding conventions, guidelines, modifiers, E&M coding, and coding procedures in each body system. After a review of coding guidelines for each body system, students code assigned patient scenarios/medical reports using their CPT code book. This course is applicable toward all certificates, AAS, ALS (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 2.0, lab hours 2.0).
Prerequisites: HIT 141