HIM 328 Coding
Introduction to nomenclature and classification systems with an emphasis on ICD-9-CM coding system, procedural coding systems (HCPCS) used for hospital outpatient and physician billing and reporting requirements for ambulatory care, and CPT coding. The course is composed lecture and laboratory sessions. The students upon demonstrating entry level competency in coding will be introduced to computerized coding of diagnoses and procedures with emphasis on assignment of the Diagnoses Related Groupers for inpatient, outpatient and rehabilitative services. Student must demonstrate a 75% competency. Included with this course will be HIM laboratory practice on site and in the technical affiliations.
Prerequisites: HIM 211, BIO 127, BIO 128, HIM 212, HIM 310.