HIT 201 - Coding I

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

The primary focus of this course is clinical classification systems and related areas of study such as data quality, clinical vocabularies, payment and reimbursement methodologies, the payment methodologies and systems (such as capitation, prospective payment systems, RBRVS), diagnostic and procedural groupings (such as DRG, APC, RUGs, SNOMED), third party payers, billing and insurance procedures, chargemaster description, and managed care and capitation. An overview of evaluation and management codes will be undertaken. Students study Basic ICD-9-CM, ICD and CPT as well as other nomenclatures and classification systems. Typed medical records, codebooks, and encoders will be used during the course to develop coding skill. An emphasis will be placed on correct usage of the Uniform Discharge Data Set, application of national coding standards, and correct DRG assignment. Other topics in this course include: Coding compliance strategies, auditing and reporting, reimbursement monitoring and reporting, revenue cycle monitors, standards and ethical coding, compliance issues, ICD10. AHIMA?s Virtual Lab applications used where applicable. Corequisites or Prerequisites: BIO 107, 108; HIT 109, 208, or permission of the HIM program director.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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