HCMT 2335 - ICD-CM Coding

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisites: BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and HCMT 2400 - Pathophysiology . If student has had BIOL 2020 and HCMT 2400, a grade of “C” or higher is required.

Course Description:
A study of the coding and classification of diseases, symptoms, operations, and procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM). Topics include assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing proper coding guidelines.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Assign ICD-10-CM codes by applying “Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines.”
Interpret ICD-10-CM conventions, formats, instructional notations, tables, and definitions to select diagnoses, conditions, problems, or other reasons for the encounter that require coding.
Sequence diagnoses and other reasons for encounter according to notations and conventions of the classification system and standard data set definitions (UHDDS).
Determine if signs, symptoms, or manifestations require separate code assignments.
Identify patient encounter type to assign ICD-10-CM codes (inpatient versus outpatient).
Select the diagnoses that require coding according to current coding and reporting requirements for both inpatient and outpatient services