Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...
- Accurately assign and sequence ICD10-CM diagnostic codes for inpatient, outpatient, and physician services according to the official coding guidelines.
- Understand the difference between CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding systems and identify their appropriate use in health records.
- Describe the key elements of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its impact on healthcare professionals
- Explain the Inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) and the Outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS).
- Identify health information management concepts common to allied health professionals.
- Describe characteristics of healthcare delivery and settings in the United States.
- Demonstrate how patient records are used and regulated.
- Explain the revenue cycle and financial reporting.
- Explain the role of health information management in patient care documentation and medical coding and billing.
- Identify types of health records and the documentation requirements, data sources, collection tools, and potential issues associated with each type.
- Discuss the evolution of the electronic health record (EHR) and its administrative and clinical applications.