HIM 104 Basic CPT-4 Coding

An introduction to the basic coding guidelines of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) nomenclature. Topics include the format of CPT and practice code assignment, ethical coding principles, encoding systems and software with practice applications. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Date:
2011
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
City Colleges of Chicago
Project Name:
H2P Health Professions Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Health Information Management, Health Information Management 104, HIM104

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Advocate Health Care, Oak Street Health, Stroger, Mercy Hospital
Industry Sector:
Educational Services -- Educational Services -- Junior Colleges (6112)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071)

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Instructional Program:
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
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Course Note:
Health Information Management

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