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HIT 204 - ICD-10-CM Coding


Principles and application of the ICD-10-CM & PCS coding systems.  Introduction to the Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reimbursement.  Theory and practice of coding medical records using manual methods and encoder software systems.

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisite:  HIT 101 Introduction to Health Information Systems

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Determine ICD-10-CM codes according to coding guidelines by coding medical record documentation.
  2. Assign CCs (complications or comorbidities), MCCs (major complications or comorbidities), and HACs (hospital acquired conditions).
  3. Assign POA (present on admission) Indicators.