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HIT - 211 Diagnosis Coding & Reporting

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3

Local Prerequisites: Take BIO 163  and MED 122  

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.

Effective Term Fall 2021