Course Code: 2600

Department: Other

Course Type: Health Information

Course Format: Online

Credits: 3

Term: (Offered fall only.)

Semester: (Offered fall only.)

Course Description

This course will focus on reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to acute and ambulatory settings. Emphasis will be placed on prospective payment systems, third party payers, medical claims processing, and regulatory compliance issues.
Prerequisites
HIM-1600 with grade of C or higher, or permission of program director.
Corequisites
HIM-2511, HIM-2520, and HIM-2560 concurrent.
Program Requirement
Health Information Management, A.A.S.,Medical Coder/Billing Specialist Certificate