HCA 218 - Medical Coding 2: CPT

5.0 Credits
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS code assignment for procedure and evaluation and management (E/M) codes; current coding regulations, established guidelines, and validation of coding accuracy using clinical health data are emphasized. Instructor permission is required if prerequisite has not been met. Previously BSTEC 218.
Prerequisite HCA 118.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify, use, and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding.
Identify, analyze, and apply current coding regulations and established guidelines in code assignment.
Analyze and select procedure codes using CPT/HCPCS codes.
Analyze and select E/M codes for physician services using CPT E/M codes.
Analyze and select procedure codes for physician services using CPT codes.
Analyze and select HCPCS and CPT modifiers for physician services.
Validate coding accuracy using clinical documentation found in the health record.
Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.

Course Typically Offered
Full Year