HIM-1120 - Coding and Classification Systems II* (3)

Prerequisite: BIO 2070 HIM 1110

Co-requisite: BIO 2080

This course builds on students knowledge with diagnosis and procedural coding for the ICD coding system. Students will learn the basics of applying ICD-PCS codes for an inpatient facility. Students will learn to apply the PCS codes and the rules and guidelines for PCS coding. Ethical standards for PCS coding will be applied in this course. Students will learn about reimbursement methodologies, and current regulations, grouping and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG). Students will use complex case studies, coding exercises and online encoder practice as part of the learning process.