OST 247 Procedure Coding

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility.

Pre-requisite(s): OST 148 and MED 121 or OST 141 .
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 5 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following using the current year CPT® and HCPCS II manuals:

Apply necessary coding conventions from CPT® and HCPCS II manuals for proper code assignment.
Assign surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic CPT® and HCPCS II procedure codes from procedural statements and case studies using official guidelines.
Select Evaluation and Management (E/M) Section codes as directed by the 1995, 1997, and 2021 E/M guidelines.
Calculate reimbursements for Anesthesia section codes.
Identify when CPT® and HCPCS Level II modifiers should be appended to procedure code.