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Medical Billing, Coding, and Transcription
Medical Coding: CPT Services and Procedures
This course provides an intensive introduction to medical procedure and service (CPT) coding, including aspects of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical technology pertinent to accurate CPT code assignment. A second course is offered the following quarter that covers diagnostic (ICD-9) coding. Completing our two coding courses will prepare students to take a professional credentialing exam through the American Health Information Management Association (Certified Coding Associate credential) or through the American Academy of Professional Coders (Certified Professional Coder credential). Prerequisites: familiarity with medical terminology. Contact pmarshal@bellevuecollege.edu for more information. Required texts, not included in class fee, are: Step By Step Medical Coding 2009 by Carol Buck, Saunders and CPT 2010 Professional Edition, Publisher American Medical Association. Texts available at BC N. Campus Bookstore.
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