HIM 110 - Basic ICD Coding

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
An introduction for beginning coders to develop and understanding of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding characteristics, terminology, and conventions. Focus is to orient the student to the coding requirements of the prospective payment system in order to correctly code disorders to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies. Prerequisite: BIO 100 , BIO 125 and HIM 115 which may be taken concurrently. Students must know Human Biology and Disease prior to ICD coding.