Course

10-530-184 CPT Coding
Course Information
Description
Prepares learners to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry level proficiency. Learners apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. EXAMINE the format and conventions of the HCPCS/CPT coding system
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    response identifies when to use HCPCS/CPT
    response identifies official coding publications
    response describes the arrangement of the CPT book
    response exhibits accurate understanding of symbols, punctuation and instructional notes
    response addresses the unlisted procedure concept
    response explains the purpose of modifiers
    response addresses the separate procedures concept
    response addresses the global surgical package concept
    response articulates the basic steps in the coding procedure

  2. CODE evaluation and management (EM) services
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  3. CODE services from the medicine section of CPT
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  4. CODE ancillary services
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  5. CODE nervous system, eye, and ear procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  6. CODE digestive, urinary and reproductive procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  7. CODE respiratory and cardiovascular procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  8. CODE musculoskeletal procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  9. CODE integumentary procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  10. CODE anesthesia services
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines

  11. CODE reportable medical products, supplies, and services using HCPCS Level II
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    multiple codes are in correct sequence
    modifiers are used when appropriate
    codes comply with all CPT coding guidelines