HIT 1015 - Introduction to Coding

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

Provides an overview of Coding focusing on the guidelines and conventions used in coding diagnoses and procedures using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Clinical Modifications (CM) and Procedure Coding System (PCS), the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPS), and Current Procedural Terminology coding (CPT). At beginner level, use case scenarios, students interpret medical record information, choose the required coding classification and assign and sequence codes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HIT 1020 AND HIT 1240 AND HIT 1250 AND [(BIOL 1130 AND BIOL 1130L) or (BIOL 2210 AND BIOL 2225)]

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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