HIT 262 - Healthcare Compliance

Credit Hours: 3
Includes evaluation of compliance with regulatory requirements: official coding guidelines and coding guidance, national coverage determinations, and performance measurements. Additional topics include evaluation of compliance with reimbursement and methodologies: computer-assisted coding, DRGs, MS-DRGs, and APCs, medical necessity, present on admission status and hospital acquired conditions, and severity of illness and intensity of resources.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in HIT 202.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

Semesters Offered: Demand