AOT 8008 - CPT Coding

Clock Hours: 84

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications Certified Professional Coder exam through the AAPC.

Course Description:
The focus is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, a variety of payment systems are presented-DRG, APC, RUGS III. The medical topics of Medicare fraud/abuse, HMOs, and PROs are also reviewed.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Explain the format and organization of CPT.
Describe the sections found in CPT.
Describe the procedural codes found in CPT.
Explain the procedures associated with the various procedural codes found in CPT.
Assign CPT procedural phrases.
Assign CPT procedural codes to case studies.