HIT 201 - Health Insurance Billing And Reimbursement

Institution:

Saint Louis Community College-Meramec

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Description:

This course explores the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems. Procedures of various commercial, major nonprofit, and government insurance carriers are studied. Students examine the impact of the Prospective Payments System on reimbursement and the interrelationship of coding, Diagnostic Related Groups, Ambulatory Payment Classifications and healthcare providers. Prerequisites: HIT:103 and HIT:106 and Reading Proficiency.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlcc.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 984-7500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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