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BSTEC 218 - CPT Coding


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. Prerequisite: BSTEC 118 .

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify, use, and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding. [EXPLORE]
  2. Identify, analyze, and apply current coding regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. [REASON]
  3. Analyze and select procedure codes using CPT/HCPCS codes. [REASON]
  4. Analyze and select E/M codes for physician services using CPT E/M codes. [REASON]
  5. Analyze and select procedure codes for physician services using CPT codes. [REASON]
  6. Analyze and select HCPCS and CPT modifiers for physician services. [REASON]
  7. Validate coding accuracy using clinical documentation found in the health record. [COMMUNICATE]
  8. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. [REASON]



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