HIM 2723 - Inpatient Procedural Coding

2 credits
Prerequisites: HSC 1531 , BSC 1085C , BSC 1086C , HIM 1140 , HIM 1430 , and HIM 1000 , all with a grade of “C” or better.
This course emphasizes the use of the International Classification of Diseases Procedural Coding System (ICD-PCS), the structure of codes, and how to build codes using coding guidelines. This includes the coding of procedures and their relationship to the reimbursement for healthcare treatment in hospitals. The primary focus is hands-on inpatient diagnostic and procedural coding of case scenarios.