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HIT 208 : Advanced Coding I

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Students build on skills learned in HIT 108 Introduction to Diagnostic Coding and HIT 109 Introduction to Procedure Coding. Students apply diagnostic and procedure coding to advanced scenarios and complex patient records. Computerized coding systems and coding conventions are covered. Students also analyze the impact of coding complications on healthcare reimbursements.

This course may be taken concurrently with HIT 209, Advanced Coding II.

Class Details

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

HIT 108 and HIT 109 with a grade of C or better or equivalent

or

Instructor consent

Program: Health Information Technology

Courses: Health Information Technology (HIT)