HIM-2540 Principles and Applications of Medical Coding

Credits 3
The course focuses on medical code sets in various healthcare settings. Students utilize ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS classification coding systems to abstract data for healthcare reimbursement. Emphasis is on using encoder and grouper software. Students examine how the accuracy of medical coding impacts reimbursement.
Prerequisite(s): HIM-1550, HIM-1582, HIM-1600
Corequisite(s): HIM-2600
Course Outcomes
1.Apply medical coding guidelines and standards to inpatient and ambulatory settings 2.Use ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS to abstract data for healthcare reimbursement 3.Use grouper and encoder software to populate the medical code 4.Describe the relationship between accurate medical coding and reimbursement