HIM 222 - Healthcare Reimbursement

Institution:

Delaware Technical Community College

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Description:

In this course, students explore reimbursement and payment methodologies applicable to healthcare in the United States in various settings. Forms, processes, practices, and the roles of the health information professional are examined. Concepts related to insurance products, third-party and prospective payment, and managed care organizations are explored. Issues of data exchange among the patient, provider, and insurer are analyzed in terms of organizational policy, regulatory issues and information management operating systems. The importance of coding integrity and revenue cycle management is emphasized. Pre-requisite: HIM 100

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.dtcc.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 739-3737

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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