HIM 254 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement

Credits 4

Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for outpatient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-9-CM coding.

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): HIM 250 and HIM 255.