HCMT 2345 - CPT Coding

3 Credits
3 Class Hours

A study of the descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures according to the latest edition of Physicians’ Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Topics include CPT coding format and conventions, applying coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment, complexities of assigning evaluation and management codes, and the format and usage of HCPCS National Codes and modifiers. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 with a grade of “C” or higher. Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2020 and HCMT 2400. If student has had BIOL 2020 or HCMT 2400, a grade of “C” or higher is required. HCMT 2335 and HCMT 2345 cannot be taken at the same time. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.

Semester Availability: Fall

Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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