HIT 214 - OP Procedure Coding/Reporting

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

Prerequisite: HIT 211
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Acceptance in HIT program or permission from instructor
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course covers application of coding and reporting standards as they apply to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines and principles. Emphasis is placed on application of the coding guidelines, in relation to anatomy and physiology, for ambulatory healthcare settings. Upon completion, students should be able to assign CPT/HCPCS procedural codes according to official guidelines and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.