HCMT 2325 - Survey of Healthcare Systems.

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues with a grade of “C” or higher.

Course Description:
This course provides an overview of coding and classification systems in a variety of healthcare settings. Topics include classification and coding systems emphasizing ICD and CPT, reimbursement/billing systems, coding’s relationship to health information management, record completion and coding, and revenue cycle basics.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Discuss the revenue cycle elements.
Discuss established guidelines in code assignment.
Describe importance of clinical information found in the health record.
Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.