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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.
