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

Apply medical coding guidelines and standards to inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Use ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS to abstract data for healthcare reimbursement.
Use grouper and encoder software to populate the medical code.
Describe the relationship between accurate medical coding and reimbursement.