| |
May 28, 2024
|
|
|
|
|
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
|
AHBC 220: Advanced Coding5 Cr
Quarters: F
The study of CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), HCPCS coding principles in the physician’s office and hospital settings. Students practice coding from source documents such as operative reports and patient medical records. Implications of DRGs (diagnostic related groupings) and APGs (ambulatory patient groups) and their relationships to coding assignment for reimbursement are explored. Students apply theoretical concepts to problem-solve coding situations. Students will study the impact of ICD-10-CM coding on medical facilities and the changes that will go into effect with the ICD-10-CM coding.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Billing and Coding program, AHBC 122 , AHBC 131, and AHBC 132 or permission of instructor.
|
|
