HIM-1600 Principles and Applications of CPT

2 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the HCPCS/CPT coding systems. Special emphasis is on the application of the ambulatory care environment and the physician’s office for data retrieval and reimbursement.
Prerequisite(s): HIM-1505, HIM-1510, HIM-1550, and HIM-1581 with a grade of C or higher.
2 class/1 lab hours.
NOTE: *Courses in the HIM program must be taken in a prescribed sequence. HIM courses are offered once per year in the fall or spring except for HIM-1530 which is offered every semester. A grade of C or higher must be maintained in all core program and required science courses. Program prerequisites require a C or higher.
(Offered summer only.)