HIMT 2540 - Advanced Coding

Institution:

Lakeland Community College

Subject:

Health Information Mgmt Tech

Description:

Prerequisite: HIMT 1220 or HIMT 2230, HIMT 1230 Having already attained their basic coding skill, students will focus on case studies to determine diagnoses and procedure coding utilizing both ICD-9-CM and CPT-4. They will examine medical records and learn how to interpret actual charts, adhere to coding regulations and guidelines in code assignments, and ensure accuracy of diagnoses/procedure groupings such as DRG, APC, etc. (5 contact hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab)

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.lakelandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(440) 525-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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