Catalog 2011-2012

HIM 1222 Basic ICD-9 Coding (O)

This course teaches the use of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9). This includes the coding of diseases, operations, and their relationship to the reimbursement for health care treatment in hospitals and physicians' offices. Coding conventions, sequencing, and rules for correct coding are introduced.

3 credits

Prerequisites

BSC 1084, HSC 2531.

Corequisites

HIM 1000, HIM 1012.