HIT 232 : Medical Coding Systems II

This course is a continuation of Medical Coding Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding diagnoses and/or procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).

Prerequisites

Acceptance to HIT program

Overview

Program

Credits

3
Lecture Hours
2
Lab Hours
1

Semester Offered

Summer

Transfer Code

Code C