HIT 2230 - Advanced Coding and Classification Systems

Institution:

Dyersburg State Community College

Subject:

Health Information Technology

Description:

(Prerequisites: HIT 1130, HIT 2130) This course focuses on advanced topics in diagnosis and procedural coding including ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS. The course will concentrate on official coding guidelines, sequencing skills and use of ICD-9-CM in healthcare reimbursement as well as prospective payment system theory and methodology. The course will include practice in coding and optimization techniques using both case studies and actual health records and computerized coding and grouping software. 3 hours lecture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dscc.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 286-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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