HIT 130 - HIT Classification and Reimbursement

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Admission to program and permission of instructor.
This course includes study of the uses of coded data in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to healthcare settings and managed care. Course instruction focuses on techniques of coding; elements of prospective payment systems; billing and insurance procedures; third party payers; peer review organizations; explanation of benefits, managed care/capitation; and charge master description. Student competency includes demonstration of reimbursement and payment system principles, coding skills and billing applications (manual and/or computer assisted).