In physician practice it is common for the Medical Biller to also be the Medical Coder because physicians depend on the Biller/Coder to determine the diagnostic codes for procedures.In this class, you will learn how to find the proper procedure (CPT-4) and diagnostic codes (ICD-10), how to do proper code sequencing, and when to use these codes.Prerequisite: Medical Terminology or experience in the medical field.Required Books:ICD-10-CM for Physicians (Professional or Expert). Any preferred publisher.CPT Professional Edition (CPT/Current Procedural Terminology). Published by American Medical Association.For both books, old editions are permitted if only to be used for practice (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017). Current edition (2023) if to be used for current year’s license exam.
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Los Angeles City College
