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Catalog/Handbook 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HIM 2724 - ICD-10 Coding
2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BSC 1084 and HSC 1531 with a grade of C or above.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): HIM 1000 and HIM 1443
AA Elective: No
In this course, students study the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Procedure Coding (ICD-10-PC) Systems. Students explore and gain fluidity with the organization, structure, conventions, and guidelines of ICD-10 in order to accurately code and sequence diagnoses. The importance of anatomical terminology and general medical terminology in ICD-10 code selection is also explored. The importance of the standards of ethical coding, coding compliance, and maintenance of patient privacy is stressed. This is a fast-paced course that requires extensive work outside of the classroom.
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