| HIT 2203 - Procedural Coding Fundamentals |
This course introduces the application of International Classification of Disease, 10th edition, Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). Focus is placed on learning coding roots and guidelines and applying them based on the information obtained from inpatient and procedure notes. This course includes a thorough discussion of coding concepts which are unique to ICD-10-PCS, as well as a review of the intricacies of anatomy necessary for complete coding, including application of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes to clinical documentation. All of these concepts, as well as definitions, conventions, and guidelines are reviewed and reinforced through case studies. PREREQUISITE: HEA 1228 Human Pathophysiology or concurrent enrollment. |