HIM 2412 ICD Coding 2

This course is a continuation of HIM 2410 and builds on skills in using the International Classification Of Diseases CM and PCS system to code diagnoses and acute care procedures. Coding of conditions and related procedures not addressed in the previous course are covered. Reimbursement methodologies for acute care and other healthcare settings, as well as coding ethics, data quality and integrity are explored. Examples of patient records, and exercises using coding manuals and software tools provide practice in coding and sequencing diagnoses and procedures.

Credits

3 Credits

Prerequisite

C or higher in HIM 2410, AND BSC 2086C (BSC 2086C can be taken as co-requisite)