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The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the 3 coding guidelines, CPT®, ICD-10- CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. Course materials will be in textbook and online format. This course is designed to prepare the student to take the American Academy of Professional Coders CPC certification examination.
Course Objectives include:
a. Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II within Healthcare reimbursement.
b. Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
c. Understand how to assign diagnoses and procedure codes from medical documentation.
d. Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services.