HIT-120 Medical Coding I

Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 2
This course provides an introduction to the historical development of medical coding and current clinical classification systems. Focus will be on ICD10CM/PCS and the role of medical coding in billing, reimbursement, and research. Topics will include concepts, principles, nomenclature, and application of the ICD10CM/PCS classification systems, as well as the coding guidelines and conventions. Emphasis will be on the accurate assignment of codes with the ICD10CM diagnosis and ICD10PCS inpatient procedure classification systems. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIT 110, HIT 191, BCS 115 and CIS 101.