HIMT 1303 - Basic ICD Coding I

3 credit(s)

This course is a study of diagnosis coding and classifications systems used in classification and conditions, injuries and diseases employed to organize medical information for future retrieval. The current International Classification of Diseases is emphasized including its use of the prospective payment systems. Students will learn to apply Official Coding Guidelines in health record coding. Other topics include Uniform Hospital International Discharge Date Set (UHDDS), reimbursement in prospective payment systems and introduction to procedure classification systems. Pre/Corequisite(s): HIMT 1300. F. (NIT)