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HIM209: Procedural Coding Systems for Non-Coders – 3 credits

Surveys major procedural coding systems used in acute, ambulatory, and alternative care settings. Structure, content, and guidelines for the current International Classification of Diseases, Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) classification systems are explored. Topics include purpose and function of procedural coding; coding guidelines and conventions; and coding accuracy, totality, and sequencing. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: HIM200 and BIO202. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HIM208 or permission of Program Director.