This course introduces the student to the conventions, coding principles and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) official (inpatient) coding guidelines using the ICD-10-CM/PCS coding system. Students will be required to assign ICD-10CM/PCS codes to diagnosis/procedure using the ICD-10-CM/PCS coding manuals and web-based assignments assisting in the development of basic skills needed for accurate coding for reimbursement and statistical purposes. – 5 quarter credits
This course introduces the student to the theory, structure and process of coding procedures using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). CPT coding guidelines, principles and conventions along with ambulatory services coding related to facility and professional services will be examined in detail. – 5 quarter credits
This course focuses on the learning and mastering of the process of building codes in ICD-10-PCS. Students will learn root operations, surgical approaches, and coding of inpatient procedures using ICD procedural coding system. – 5 quarter credits