HIT 108 : Introduction to Diagnosis Coding

Introduces students to diagnostic coding related to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). Students learn the rules, methodology, sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, ethics, and basic reimbursement technologies related to diagnostic coding in the medical field.

Class Details

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

BIOL 130 and BIOL 130L or PHYL 141, PHYL 141L, PHYL 142 and PHYL 142L with a grade of C or better

and

HLTH 110 with a grade of C or better

and

HIT 200 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment

Instructor consent

Program: Health Information Technology

Courses: Health Information Technology (HIT)