HIM-1582 Principles and Practices of Medical Coding

Credits 4
This course introduces students to medical coding and billing in various healthcare settings. Students explain technology roles in medical coding and billing. Students learn basic billing concepts and the principles of medical coding using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Additionally, students code procedures and diagnoses by following medical coding guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2060 and HIM 1530
Course Outcomes
1.Apply the basic principles of ICD for a given diagnosis 2.Apply the basic principles of HCPCS/CPT to a given service or procedure 3.Adhere to medical coding guidelines when assigning procedures and diagnoses 4.Describe the relationship between accurate medical coding and billing 5.Explain role of coding technology in medical coding and billing