HIT 220 - ICD-9/10 Coding

Institution:

Peirce College

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Description:

A grade of C or above is required in this course. Prerequisites: BIS 111 and HIT 101 must be completed. SCI 270 must be completed or currently enrolled. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and conventions of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems. Students will assign diagnostic and procedural codes, diagnostic groupings, including DRGs, and evaluate case mix analysis in accordance with current regulations and established guidelines. Special emphasis is placed upon coding compliance strategies, auditing, reporting, and coding quality monitors. The AHIMA Virtual Lab is used in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.peirce.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 467-3472

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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