HIMT 2080 — Inpatient Procedure Coding 2 Credits
In this introductory inpatient procedural coding class, which includes International Classification of Diseases, tenth revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) students will learn the history and structure of the inpatient procedure classification system that is used to describe and report procedures for hospital inpatient claims. Students will attain basic ICD-10-PCS coding skills in order to apply this coding system and develop an understanding of the impact these codes have on provider reimbursement, internal reporting, and statistical and quality reporting needs within the healthcare industry.