HIT 211 - ICD Coding

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: BIO 169, MED 122 and Acceptance in HIT program or permission from instructor
Local Corequisite: HIT 124 and HIT 226

Additional Fees: $22.50 Lab

This course covers ICD diagnostics and procedural coding conventions and guidelines for inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care. Emphasis is placed on a comprehensive application of anatomy, physiology and interrelationships among organ systems. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for patient outcomes, statistical and reimbursement purposes.