HIT 222 - Basic Ambulatory Coding

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course is designed to prepare a student to code in the ambulatory setting using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Topics include ambulatory reporting requirements for codes and rules that apply to the reimbursement systems used by government payers and other health plans. The student will be introduced to computerized coding systems utilized in healthcare. The emphasis of the course will be coding for facility services and procedures.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: HIT 118 if not taken previously. HIT 120 if not taken previously.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Interpret clinical documentation for procedural coding purposes.
Assign procedure codes using CPT.
Append CPT codes with correct modifiers.
Assign HCPCS Level II codes.
Use encoding software and electronic coding resources to support clinical classification and code assignment.
Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment.
Identify discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
Explain the general principles and applications of procedural grouping (i.e. APC).
Support accurate billing through coding, chargemaster, claims management and bill reconciliation processes.