HIIT 210Advanced Clinical Coding

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Introduces students to advanced healthcare concepts that influence code assignments for complex medical records. Students will code complex medical records and are assessed for accuracy and efficiency. Students learn advanced disease processes and associated treatments and medications, including drug classifications, trade names, generic names, and chemical names. Students also learn how prospective payment systems and value-based purchasing relate to reimbursement. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.