HIT 205 - ICD-10-CM Coding

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is the first course in a four-part series of coding courses. It provides the foundation in basic diagnostic coding and classification systems in a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is placed on International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) coding conventions, rules, methodology, sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, quality control, and coding resources. Practical application of coding inpatient and outpatient records with ICD-10-CM classification system will be studied utilizing workbooks and various handouts. This course replaces HIT-250.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO 163, HIT 121, HIT 170, and HSC 113