Clinical Classification I w/Lab (HIT 114)

Term: 2023-2024 AY Spring

Faculty

Rhonda J HarveyShow MyInfo popup for Rhonda J Harvey

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Description

Emphasizes the principles and conventions of clinical classification systems used in today’s healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. A history of nomenclatures and classifications systems is covered, as well as the relationship between coding and health care reimbursement. Other topics include: applicable licensing and regulatory issues relative to coded data, payment and reimbursement systems, professional ethics content of the medical record, decision-making processes, data validity and integrity, classification systems and nomenclature, quality assessment and improvement, work and legal standards related to reimbursement, and retrieval of information. Concepts covered in the lecture are explored in greater detail in the coding lab. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): ALH220 and BIO114

HIT114 Clinincal Classifications I w/Lab (ICD-10-CM Part I)