HIT-211 Diagnosis Coding and Reporting
This course covers diagnostic coding and sequencing utilizing the current version of the ICD code set for inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings. Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD official coding guidelines in relation to anatomy, physiology and disease processes. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnosis codes in compliance with the ICD official coding guidelines for reporting statistical data, patient outcomes and reimbursement methodologies.
The following courses must be completed prior to taking this course:
Must complete either BIO-163 or BIO-168 and BIO-169 as well, as MED-121, MED-122, and HIT-122 with minimum grade C
Offered: Fall