This course is designed for the beginner who would like to explore the world of medical coding. Students will cover topics related to both the physician’s office and hospital coding. Physician’s office topics will include: introduction to CPT, evaluation/management services, anesthesia/surgery, radiology, and pathology/laboratory, medicine, ICD-9-CM introduction, ICD-9-CM guidelines and third party reimbursements and managed care. Course topics for hospital coding include: surgery coding, outpatient coding, procedure coding, anatomy and UB-92 claim forms. Instructors will discuss certification process for coding during this course. This course may be used as continuing education for those individuals already working in the field.

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. (Must bring proof of completion upon registration)

*Medical Terminology may be taken as an on-line course for your convenience. Find out more.

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For more information, contact:

Debbie Cave, RN
Director of Nursing Assistant and Related Programs
336-386-3372
caved@surry.edu

Margie Johnson
Adm Assistant Campus Office
336-386-3423
johnsonm@surry.edu