HIT 214 OP Procedure Coding/Reporting (2 Credit Hours)

Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Take HIT 211
Corequisites: None
This course covers application of coding and reporting standards as they apply to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines and principles. Emphasis is placed on application of the coding guidelines, in relation to anatomy and physiology, for ambulatory healthcare settings. Upon completion, students should be able to assign CPT/HCPCS procedural codes according to official guidelines and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.