Build job-ready skills for outpatient medical coding and advance your preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC)® certification. Essentials of CPT and HCPCS Coding is an intermediate-level course that focuses on developing the practical knowledge and analytical skills needed to accurately assign CPT® and HCPCS Level II codes based on clinical documentation in outpatient settings.

Essentials of CPT and HCPCS Coding

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Differentiate and apply CPT Categories I–III, HCPCS Level II codes, and appropriate modifiers in outpatient coding scenarios.
Explain and apply global surgical package rules and anatomical documentation review to assign accurate CPT codes within the 10000–60000 series.
Assign CPT codes for anesthesia, radiology, pathology/laboratory, and medicine services using official guidelines and documentation analysis.
Explain compliance principles, HIPAA requirements, and professional ethical standards to support accurate and defensible coding practices.
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June 2026
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