Basic CPT Coding (CODE 112)

Term: 2021-2022 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Crystal FreitagShow MyInfo popup for Crystal Freitag

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Education Background	·     A.S. Liberal Arts, Minnesota West Community and Technical College   ·     B.S. Human Services, Rasmussen College   ·     M.B.A.  Business, Northwestern University   ·     CPC, Certified Professional Coder   ·     CPMA, Certified Medical Auditor
Professional Background	·   Health Information Director, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center     ·   Adjunct Medical Coding and Billing Instructor, Southeast Technical Institute

 

Description

This course is an introduction to basic procedural coding format and guidelines. Students will focus on evaluation and management codes based on the place of service, type of service and level of service according to CMS' documentation guidelines. Basic procedural and surgical CPT codes will be applied based on established coding guidelines and the patient health record. Students gain practical experience using the CPT/HCPCS manuals and Encoder software.