CIM-150 Oncology Coding/Staging Systems

This course covers coding and staging systems, including a general overview of the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology nomenclature and classification system. Emphasis is placed on a major sites of cancer, diagnostic and staging procedures, clinical trials, and research protocols. Upon completion, students should be able to code oncology diagnoses and procedures using appropriate coding and sequencing conventions. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take CIM 125 (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 110 CIM 211 CIM 250 HIT 226; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 212 CIM 220 CIM 225; (Required, Previous or concurrent).