HIT-211 ICD Coding

This course covers ICD diagnostics and procedural coding conventions and guidelines for inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care. Emphasis is placed on a comprehensive application of anatomy, physiology and interrelationships among organ systems. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for patient outcomes, statistical and reimbursement purposes. Semester Offered: Fall

Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00

Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:

Take BIO 169 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous);
Take MED 122 or OST-142; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous);
Take HIT 122 HIT 226 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);

This course is part of this/these program(s) of study:

Health Information Technology, A.A.S.