HIM 2253 BASIC CPT CODING 3 credits

Prerequisites: (CGS 1060 with a grade of "C" or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement),  HSC 1531 with grade of "C" and either BSC 1083 or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L with grades of "C"). Pre- or corequisites: HIM 1000 with a grade of "C"and HIM 1430 with a grade of "C". This course is an introduction to the basic coding principles, characteristics and conventions of coding using the Physicians Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) coding nomenclature. Students should have an understanding of medical terminology. 47 contact hours.