Coding Computer Applications

Catalog description

In this course students are assigned to the college's health information technology and computer laboratories for supervised learning experiences. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to reimbursement including inpatient ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, ambulatory ICD-10-CM & HCPCS coding and health record software applications involving health data abstracting, encoding, and APC/DRG assignment. Additional topics include computer assisted coding, medical necessity, physician queries and public data reporting. (3 contact hours)