Description
This course emphasizes the principles and techniques of clinical classification and reimbursement systems in healthcare settings. This course will test the students’ coding competency and skills; identify and analyze revenue cycle monitors; explain organizational plans and budgets; apply resource allocation and revenue cycle monitors; review quality control and compliance issues of the coding function, and federal government compliance institutions. Other topics will include reimbursement software applications, data definitions, accreditation standards, compliance and regulatory requirements, professional ethics, interpersonal skills development, and content of the clinical information as it relates to coded data. Prereq: HIT 101