HINT 294 - Advanced Coding Lecture

2 Credits
This course will cover how coding interfaces with reimbursement methodologies. This course provides professional practice experience in medical coding with respect to and review of the revenue cycle. Students successfully completing this course along with HINT 294L are academically prepared for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Note: This course along with HINT 294L requires lecture with use of computerized encoding systems.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): HINT 221, HINT 222 and HLTH 250
Corequisite(s): HINT 294L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Assess the consequences of a breach of healthcare ethics.
2. Evaluate the revenue cycle management process.
3. Verify regulations and guidelines pertaining to clinical classification systems.
4. Analyze data trends related to healthcare statistics.
5. Validate the reliability and accuracy of data.
6 Apply quality management, performance improvement, and database design principles.