Description
This course is designed to help learners master the complexity of medical coding. Using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the International Classification of Diseases - Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) coding books, students will transform written descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numeric designations. Exercises will cover all medical specialties including dermatology, cardiology, primary care, and orthopedics and addresses the common coding problems encountered in the real world. Skill emphasis is placed on knowledge of coding theories and practical coding applications.
Credit Hours
3
Offering Cycle
SPR
Yearly Cycle
All Years
Instructional Method
50d1e892-b440-4ab0-b6fd-dd9d98aeae39
Contact Hours
3