HIM 111 - Basic CPT Coding

Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This is an introductory course intended for health care professionals needing skills in applying the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to physician and non-physician services. Students will develop an understanding of CPT characteristics, terminology and conventions. Focus is to orient the student to the coding requirements in order to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies. Prerequisites BIO 100, BIO 125, and HIM 115 which may be taken concurrently. Students must know Human Biology and Disease process prior to CPT Coding.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No