School of Healthcare Management


Degree Program:  Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding

  • Course:  

    HIT120

    -- Introduction to ICD-9 Classification and Reimbursement
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    This course provides an introduction into the processes used in the healthcare industry for disease classifications and reimbursement. Students are introduced to disease, diagnostic procedures, and the processes used in classifying used in identifying and categorization. Topics include introduction to classification systems, coding, ICD-9 coding, and inpatient reimbursement methods including Fee for Service, diagnostic related groupings (DRGs), All Inclusive Rates, Risk Assignment and outpatient reimbursement.


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