Course Syllabus

Course Description

This self-study medical coding course will emphasize the rules and guidelines on the CPT coding manual.

The course benefits those who work or want to work in the medical field whether it be as a medical biller, medical coder, medical collector, or medical office administrator.

The class format is designed to help the beginner coder learn and understand the concept of coding using the CPT-4 coding manual.

The course is designed to help the experienced coder gain additional knowledge and practice on their speed in preparation for the coding certification exam.

Coding scenarios are provided to help the student continue his/her knowledge in the field of medical coding.

Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define and describe the CPT Coding System.
Define and recognize Modifiers, Sections, and Symbols of CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Evaluation and Management CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Anesthesia CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Surgery and the Surgical CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Integumentary CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Musculoskeletal System CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Respiratory CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Cardiovascular CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Digestive System CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Urinary CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Male and Female Genital CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Maternity CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Nervous System CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Radiology and Pathology CPT.
Describe and demonstrate coding Medicine CPT.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Assessment Guide

Assessment	Points
Assignment_Intro to CPT Coding Systems	5 points
Exam/Intro to CPT Coding	100 points
Assignment_Modifiers, Sections & Symbols of CPT	10 points
Exam/Modifiers-Sections and Symbols of CPT	102 points
Exam/Evaluation & Management	100 points
Assignment_Anesthesia Section	10 points
Exam/Anesthesia Section	100 points
Basic Elements of the Surgical Package	100 points
Assignment_ Integumentary System Coding Assignment	5 points
Exam/Integumentary System	100 points
Assignment_Musculoskeletal System	5 points
Exam/Musculoskeletal System	100 points
Assignment_Respiratory System	10 points
Exam/Respiratory System	100 points
Cardiovascular Section	100 points
Assignment_Digestive System	10 points
Exam/Digestive Section	90 points
Exam/Urinary System	10 points
Assignment_Male and Female Genital Systems	5 points
Exam/Male & Female Genital Section	100 points
Assignment_Maternity Section	10 points
Exam/Maternity Section	100 points
Assignment_Nervous System	10 points
Exam/Nervous System Section	90 points
Assignment_Radiology and Pathology Sections	10 points
Exam/Radiology and Pathology Sections	100 points