Med Law, Reimburse/Delivery Systems (HIT 112)

Term: 2023-2024 AY Spring

Faculty

Rhonda J HarveyShow MyInfo popup for Rhonda J Harvey

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Description

This course emphasizes three areas of health information; (1) the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to healthcare settings and managed care; (2) basic health data structure, content, and standards; healthcare delivery systems and information technology systems; and (3) relevant legal compliance and ethical issues faced by clinical coders in the workplace setting. Special emphasis is placed on HIPAA compliance issues and ensuring that coders have the critical thinking skills to appropriately meet ethical and privacy issues in their workplace. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): HIT114 and HIT116