Upon completion of course, students are expected to know the following:

• Identify the purpose of the CPT manual
• Identify placement of CPT codes on CMS-1500 insurance form
• Recognize the symbols used in the CPT manual
• List the major sections found in the CPT manual
• Interpret information in section Guidelines and notes
• Apply modifiers
• Determine when to assign unlisted and Category III codes
• State the purpose and contents of a special report
• Locate terms in the CPT index
• Identify content of CPT appendices
• Identify and explain the three factors of E/M code assignment
• Analyze the differences among new, established, inpatient and outpatient
• Explain the levels of E/M service
• Analyze the key component and contributing factors
• Identify critical elements of Documentation Guidelines
• Define uses of anesthesia
• Apply anesthesia formula
• Understand separate procedure designation
• Analyze the contents of a surgical package
• Understand what is meant by a surgical tray
• Distinguish between professional and facility services
• Identify the major factors in wound repair
• Calculate area and degree of burns
• State the important coding considerations in destruction
• Differentiate among fracture treatments
• Understand elements of endoscopic procedures
• Analyze cast application, strapping procedures and traction
• Differentiate among codes based on the surgical approach
• State the coding rules of arteries and veins
• Define the critical terms in maternity and delivery services
• Analyze services in the global maternity and delivery package
• Assign E/M codes to services and procedures
• Assign Anesthesia codes to services and procedures
• Assign Surgery codes to services and procedures
• Assign Radiology codes to services and procedures
• Assign Pathology and Laboratory codes to services and procedures
• Assign Medicine codes to services and procedures
• Demonstrate an understanding of radiology terminology
• Analyze the elements of component coding in reporting radiology services
• State the appropriate coding of contrast material
• Understand the use of venipuncture with pathology and laboratory services
• Define a facility indicator
• Understand the coding of immunizations
• List the major features of Level II National Codes

Linkage of Course to Educational Program Mission Outcomes.

MISSION - This course is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they:

Know
• The subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

Are Able To
• Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
• Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.

Have Developed
• An appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.