CPT Coding and Documentation Standards

What you'll learn

Continue your pathway to be a certified medical coder with this CPT Coding and Documentation Standards microcredential! This is the second microcredential in a three-microcredential series. You will dive into healthcare documentation standards, current procedural terminology (CPT) codes, and fundamental anatomy/physiology for precise outpatient and physician-side coding. You will learn how to calculate ambulatory payment classifications, ensure coding compliance and accuracy, professionally handle denial management, and identify high-quality data. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and internships and the ability to apply for administrative positions in physician's offices and other medical settings. To expand your skillset and job opportunities, take all microcredentials in the series listed below, preparing you to take the AAPC's (American Academy of Professional Coders) Certified Professional Coder exam.