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2019-2020 Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
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HIM 254 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement


3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 253 .
Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for out-patient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-CM-9 coding. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. College reading and writing competence required.