MDCD 1010 - Basic ICD Coding

3 credit(s)

This course covers the classification systems employed to organize medical information for future retrieval. The International Classification of Diseases system is emphasized including its use for prospective payment systems. Course work focuses on acquiring skills in coding disease and procedures and abstracting medical data. This course includes extensive use of computers and coding software. Pre/Corequisite(s): MDCD 1010. F. (T)