HIT 213 Inpatient Procedure Coding & Reporting

Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course covers the application of coding guidelines as applied to the reporting of inpatient procedures. Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD-PCS code set utilizing the index and tables, in relation to anatomy and physiology, to assign principal and secondary procedure codes in hospital inpatient settings. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign procedural codes according to the official ICD-PCS coding guidelines and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.

Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Domain I. Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance

Explore the history and development of ICD-10-PCS.

Domain IV. Revenue Management

Interpret ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines for coding and reporting for accurate code assignment of inpatient procedures. (IV.1)
 Apply clinical knowledge to accurately assign inpatient procedures for all body systems. (IV.1)
 Evaluate code assignment and documentation for coding compliance and quality reporting. (IV.1)