HIT 213 - Inpt Proc Coding & Reporting

Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: BIO 163, MED 122 and Acceptance in HIT program or permission from Instructor
Local Corequisite: HIT 124

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course covers the application of coding guidelines as applied to the reporting of inpatient procedures. Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD-PCS code set utilizing the index and tables, in relation to anatomy and physiology to assign principal and secondary procedure codes in hospital inpatient settings. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign procedural codes according to the official ICD-PCS coding guidelines and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.