HIM-1110 - Coding and Classification Systems I* (3)

Co-requisite: HIM 1103 HTH 1105 BIO 2070 BIO 2070L

This course introduces students to the role of coding in the healthcare industry. Coding careers, how coded data is utilized and the role of coding in the healthcare organization is addressed. Students will learn the guidelines and rules for the ICD diagnostic coding classification system for outpatient and inpatient settings. The roles of coding certification associations will also be reviewed. Ethical coding standard for diagnosis coding will be applied in this course. Students will have the opportunity to apply diagnosis codes through practice with coding exercises, cases studies and online activities.