2016-2017 Catalog

HDIM 2431 Clinical Coding II

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) HDIM 2421 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

Students gain knowledge of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)/ Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS), official coding guidelines, and assignment of codes to various clinical statements, scenarios, reports, and patient records. Students explore utilization of coding resources and tools.