Coding Basics for Medical Office (ALMA 135)

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Faculty

Chrisy J SavageShow MyInfo popup for Chrisy J Savage

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Phone:  620-432-0398

Office Hours:  Monday-Friday  8:00am-5:00pm

Virtual Office Hours:  By request only through Zoom 

Please allow 24-48 hours response time with the exception of weekends, holidays, and vacation.

Description

This course is designed to study the basic concepts of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10CM) and Level II Health Care Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Coding. The student will gain an understanding of how these coding methods serve the medical office for reimbursement and management of health care services. The course is designed for medical assistant students or those wanting a basic understanding of the medical coding process and may also assist students in the requirement to sit for the national Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Prerequisite: ALHE 105 Medical Terminology and ALMA 125 Human Body in Health and Disease; or permission of
program coordinator.