Basic ICD-10-CM Coding
Course Information
Subject
HIT
Course Number
131
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Basic ICD-10-CM Coding
Course Description
This course introduces students to the ICD-10-CM classification system with an emphasis on the application of coding guidelines used to accurately assign diagnostic codes in all healthcare settings. The impact of proper code assignment and its relationship to billing and reimbursement will be addressed. ICD-9-CM will be discussed as a legacy system.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(2-2)
Requirements
Prerequisite: BIO 111 or BIO 245 AND HIT 111 (all C or better).
Corequisite: HIT 119 (C or better if taken prior)
PCS Code
1.2