HIM 2292 - Advanced IP/OP Coding

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): BSC2085 with C and BSC2085L with C and BSC2086 with C and BSC2086L with C and HIM1253C with C and HIM1440 with C and HIM2722C with C
Corequisite(s): None
This is a combined lecture/laboratory course providing a continuation of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding. The student will be provided with instruction in the application of guidelines related to abstracting, billing, reimbursement and data quality management principles of medical coding across inpatient and outpatient care settings. Students will study complex medical and surgical diagnoses and procedures in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The 3M encoder will be used. Students will receive hands on practice using actual hospital, ED, ambulatory surgery and inpatient medical records. Students will cover advanced coding concepts related to hospital DRGS, case mix, APCs, and ambulatory surgery center nuances. Regulatory changes affecting coding and reimbursement will be discussed. This course must be passed with a grade of C or better. Note: Projects within the course will require use of Word, Excel, PowerPoints, and the Internet. Student is to ensure that they are comfortable with using these applications.
Parallel: College Transfer (A.A. and A.S)