HIM 1435 - CLASSIFICATION SYMS HEALTH CARE

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to the principles of taxonomy, purposes of classifying diseases and operations. An in-depth study of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 will be undertaken along with a summary review of ICD-9-CM. The interaction of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG's) with classification systems will be emphasized. Data quality, the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set as well as coding/sequencing guidelines for both inpatient and outpatient coding will be examined.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: 1436 and 1438 and 1440; PLAN: Health Information Management (BPH or BS or BS-H)

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