HCM 2500 - 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 HCM 2800. If student has had BIOL 2020 and HCM 2800 a grade of “C” or higher is required. HCM 2400 and HCM 2500 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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