HITC 104 - Advanced Medical Coding And Reimbursement

Institution:

Hudson Valley Community College

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Description:

Fall, Spring, DL The course offers an advanced study of the ICD- 9-CM, CPT-4 and the HCPCS coding systems with emphasis on accurate code sequencing of complex medical/surgical cases. Students will use case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Students will work with both inpatient and outpatient claims forms to gain knowledge of the billing process. However, emphasis will be placed on coding in the outpatient setting. Students will investigate through assigned research reimbursement and coding topics including: DRGs, APCs, RBRVs, Chargemasters, Coding Compliance, ICD-10, encoding and grouping software. Students will use encoder/grouper software. Prerequisite: HITC 103, Introduction to Medical Coding, Health Insurance, and Reimbursement. applications-oriented approach to the mechanical components and processes of the refrigeration cycle, with emphasis placed on the use of gathered system data for use in system diagnosis and troubleshooting. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of refrigeration system sizing, application and equipment selection procedures. Prerequisite: HVAC 110, Refrigeration Principles I.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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