Description
This course introduces the classification of disease and procedures according to International Classification of Diseases 10. All principles for accurate coding of medical records according to this classification system are studied and practiced in depth. Students are introduced to common data sets, such as UHDDS. Technologies to assist in coding are incorporated to the manual coding process. Healthcare reimbursement history and current practices are introduced. Reimbursement issues affecting coding are practiced. Coding compliance and coding ethics policies and practices are introduced. Co-requisite: HIT 1040