2015-2016 Catalog

HIMS 2400 Introduction to Coding and Billing

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) HIMS 1410 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course introduces students to basic coding procedures and insurance claim forms used in medical offices and hospitals. This course is designed to broaden coding knowledge and concepts but not to gain employment as a coder. Students gain a basic knowledge of the ICD-10-CM, ICD-9-CM, HCPCS, and CPT classification systems to code diagnoses, conditions, and procedures.