MEDS 2461 - ICD-10-CM Coding

Institution:

Saint Paul College

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Description:

This course teaches the student to accurately code diagnoses using the ICD-1 0-CM coding system. This class brings the student through all of the coding conventions in order to develop a basic coding foundation. Coding of diagnoses from each body system will be covered as well as coding from healthcare documents. Emphasis is on Principle Diagnosis, Secondary Diagnoses, Complications, and Comorbidities. Other topics include DRG's, coding compliance, over-coding and under-coding. Must earn a grade of "C" or better in this course to proceed. (Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or better in MEDS 1470 and MEDS 1480) 3C/3/0/0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.saintpaul.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 846-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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