HIM 2234 - Advanced Icd Coding And Reimbursement

Institution:

St. Petersburg College

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Description:

3 credits Prerequisites: HIM 1430 and HIM 2222 with grades of "C" or higher or program director approval. Pre- or corequisite: HSC 1149C with grade of "C". This is an advanced course in the use of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding systems. The course is designed to increase the quality and accuracy of code selection by applying the decision-making process using well defined medical record review methodologies and official coding guidelines. The course will also provide methodologies to conduct validation studies of coded data, evaluate the content of medical record documentation, and verify the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) and/or Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) assignments. 47 contact hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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