HIT125 Introduction to Classification and Disease Coding
This course provides an introduction to the use and application of medical classification systems, nomenclatures and other terminologies, including ICD-9-CM or current versions (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS). Principles and guidelines for utilizing ICD-9-CM to code diagnoses and procedures in the hospital setting is introduced. Emphasis is placed on ICD-9-CM official coding guidelines, coding conventions and principles. Students will practice code assignments using coding manuals and software tools in coding and sequencing diagnoses and procedures from various sources of healthcare documentation such as, inpatient, outpatient, physician office records.
Corequisite
None
Distribution
Health
Notes
This course is no longer offered.