HIT 286 - Expanded Medical Coding

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All HIT students must complete HIT 110 , BIO 201 , OR BIO 202 prior to entering course, as well as receive permission from instructor.
This course covers advanced guidelines of medical classification systems. The course focuses on coding techniques and coded data quality issues in relation to reimbursement systems and medical research. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency in advanced coding systems.