HIT-244 Basic CPT Coding,
3 cr.
Systematic coding concepts using CPT/HCPCS coding and
classification systems. Emphasis is placed on assigning and
classifying valid procedure codes in ambulatory care, emergency
room, operating room and physician office settings. Students
work with actual medical records, placing emphasis on accuracy
outpatient coding guidelines and conventions, reimbursement and
billing as well as compliance issues.
HIT-245 Basic ICD-9-CM
Coding, 3 cr.
Classification of disease and diagnostic processes through
ICD-9 coding, placing emphasis on accuracy, concepts and
compliance issues. ICD-9 coding is used for identification of
medical necessity in procedures, reimbursement, utilization
patterns and the study of health care costs.
