HIT 288: Intermediate Procedure Coding

Class Program
Credits 3
Component
LEC
An in-depth study in the application of procedure coding to higher level case scenarios using current classification systems, including diagnosis and procedure coding reviews. Procedure based payment systems will be studied. Coding compliance and ethical coding practice reinforced. Grouping system application and encoder software will be used. Web-based instruction. Prerequisites: HIT 176, HIT 184, HIT 185. (S, Su, O)