HEIT 155A - ICD Coding I

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

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Description:

This is the first of a two-course sequence for Health Information Technology students. It focuses on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the most commonly used classification system in the US for coding and reporting diagnostic inpatient and outpatient services and inpatient procedural services. Coding guidelines, conventions and reimbursement methodology are covered in this course. The student uses both the code books and computer software program.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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