CIM 210 - Oncology Coding and Staging Systems

4.00 Credit(s)

This course will focus on the basic concepts of coding and staging of malignant neoplasms. It will provide a general overview of the International Classification of Diseases in Oncology, 3rd Ed. (ICD-O-3) topography codes and International Classification of Disease, 9th Ed. (ICD-9) morphology nomenclature and classification systems. American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging, Surveillance, Epidemiology, & End Results (SEER) Summary staging, Collaborative Staging (CS), and extent of disease concepts used by physicians and cancer surveillance organizations to determine treatment and survival will be emphasized. 39.6 Lec. Hrs. / 79.2 Lab Hrs.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of HIT diploma, CIM first year coursework, or consent of instructor.