HIT 150 - Outpatient Procedure Coding

Credit Hours: 3
Introduces application, evaluation and sequencing of outpatient procedure codes (CPT and HCPCS) using current regulations and guidelines. Students are provided the opportunity to utilize software in the completion of HIM processes, such as determining the accuracy of computer assisted coding assignment and recommendations of corrective actions and identifying discrepancies between supporting documentation and coded data. Claim forms, place of service and modifiers will be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in HIT 180.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

Semesters Offered: Demand