Description: Continuation in the study of coding and classificiations systems in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon completion students should be able to apply coding principles to correctly assign codes using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and apply systems to optimize reimbursement.
Prerequisites: BIO-2600 Pathophysiology, or concurrent enrollment; and HIM-2130 coding with CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and HIM-2150 Coding with ICD-9-CM, and concurrent enrollment in HIM-2430 Medical Reimbursement Methodologies; or departmental approval.
Hours: 2 Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
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