This course is an introduction to coding of diagnoses and procedures of health care records with emphasis on coding for insurance reimbursement. Students learn to use both CPT and ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM classification manuals and reference materials. Prerequisite required: Successful completion of AMA 112, AMA 117, AMA 121, and AMA 128.
Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of ICD-10-CM
- Define the use of modifiers
- Discuss the HCPCS coding applications
- Identify the use of CPT to code procedures and services
- Recognize symbols used in CPT
- Use ICD-9-CM to code diagnostic findings
Prerequisites
AMA112, AMA117, AMA121, AMA128
Distribution
Career Training
Notes
Online