HIT104 — Procedural Coding

AAS in Health Information Technology
  • Course ID: HIT104
  • Course Credits: 4
AAS in Health Information Technology Program Availability:
  • California Institution
  • New Mexico Institution

About HIT104 — Procedural Coding

This course introduces students to procedural coding using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II code sets. Students learn the structure, conventions, and guidelines for assigning CPT codes across major sections including Evaluation and Management, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology, Laboratory, and Medicine. HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers are also covered. The course emphasizes accurate code assignment, documentation analysis, compliance with coding guidelines, and awareness of equitable access to procedures across diverse patient populations.


California Institution

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New Mexico Institution

1717 Louisiana Blvd., NE., Suite 208 Albuquerque, NM, 87110

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