HIT 211 - Clinical Classification System

Institution:

Hudson County Community College

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Description:

In this course students are introduced to and gain skills in the applications and uses of the International Classification of Disease Ninth Edition Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) coding system, used in the health care environment. The instructional notations and conventions used to locate, assign, and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient health record data is covered. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCFA's Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) conventions are discussed. Students also gain an understanding of payment methodologies such as the Medicare Prospective Payment System, Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG), Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) and other reimbursement systems. Prerequisites: HIT 111, BIO 211, MDA 221 and MAT 109; Corequisite: HLT 112

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hccc.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 714-7100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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