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Advanced Medical Coding
HIT-272-OLA
Nassau Community College
- Semester
- Fall 2024
- Instructor
- Start Date
- 09-03-0024
- Total Credits
- 3
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Prerequisite: (AHS 132 or BIO 101) and HIT 151, HIT 156, HIT 170, HIT 171 (with a grade of C or better in all courses) or permission of the Chairperson.
Concurrent Requisite: HIT 175 (with a grade of C or better) or permission of the Chairperson.
This course focuses on the advanced practices and conventions of ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS CPT coding. Students review and code intermediate and advanced surgical and medical scenarios related to various body systems. Coding standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements for each system are discussed. Students are introduced to diagnostic and procedure based prospective payment systems including MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, RUGs, APCS, RBRVS, and E&M coding, as well as diagnostic coding systems including ICD-O and the DSM-5. Course includes an introduction to Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED) and its role as a basis for the electronic health record (EHR). Students utilize popular encoder/grouper computer software.
Course Area: Health Information Management
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 09-03-0024 - 12-21-0024
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