HIT 222 ADVANCED CODING APPLICATIONS

4 Units 2 hours lecture 6 hours lab
Prerequisite: HIT 109
Recommended Preparation: CIM 1 or CIM 10, HIT 100, HSC 106, HSC 108, HIT 110, HIT 115 & HIT 122
Advanced medical coding for addressing more complex issues relating to International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. Assignments focus on using different types of case studies mock records and applying learning at a higher coding skill level. Computerized encoders and groupers emphasized. This course will provide an opportunity for students in the Health Information Technology and Health Information Coding Specialist Programs to demonstrate competencies required for completion of each program.
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