HIM 210 - ICD-9-CM Coding

Institution:

Ilisagvik College

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Description:

This course reviews the role of the coding professional, the history of classification systems with emphasis on the basic rules and guidelines of the International Classification of Disease, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9- CM). This course will review the purpose and use the structure and conventions of ICD-9-CM. Detailed study will cover coding procedures in assigning ICD-9-CM codes for diagnosis and procedures with emphasis on coding in the inpatient care setting, coding compliance programs, performance measurement, staff recruiting and retention, coding for reimbursement and the transition to ICD-10. ( Prerequisite: HLTH 204)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ilisagvik.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 852-3333

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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