This week$$s content focused on CPT coding, including the manual, symbols, and guidelines. Keep this in mind as you reflect on how well you understood the presented material.

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Use the Self$-$Reflection Scale below to indicate how well you understand the assigned material. Provide a numerical answer by rating yourself as a $1,2,3,$ or $4.$

Self$-$Reflection Scale

Your Level of Understanding

Self$-$Reflection Description

$4$

I can go above and beyond by teaching others:

$$ what CPT coding is

$$ the purpose of CPT coding in health care

$$ steps to accurately select a CPT code

$$ the meaning and use of symbols in CPT

$$ where to find CPT guidelines and how they are used

$$ why assigning correct codes is important in health care.

$3$

I am on target this week because I know:

$$ what CPT coding is

$$ the purpose of CPT coding in health care

$$ steps to accurately select a CPT code

$$ the meaning and use of symbols in CPT

$$ where to find CPT guidelines and how they are used

$$ why assigning correct codes is important in health care

$2$

Almost there... I know about the CPT coding manual, steps to code correctly, and the guidelines, but I need to learn more.

$1$

I may need a little help; the material presented this week on CPT coding was confusing to me$.$

Now that you used the scale to indicate your level of understanding, provide specific examples and details to support your selection.$$

Share tips on how you were able to navigate the CPT coding manual successfully.

Read and respond to at least one peer. Include at least one of the following in your response:

What did you learn from your peer$$s post?

What additional tips might you have for learning CPT coding?

Your initial post is due by Wednesday. One response post is due by Saturday.

Please note that only posts made during the actual week of the discussion will receive credit$$no early or late posts will be accepted.

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