HIM 110 - Basic ICD Coding

Credit Hours 2022
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0
An introduction for beginning coders to develop an 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(s): Take one of the following groups to fulfill the Biology requirement: BIO 100 and BIO 125; BIO 151; or BIO 250 and BIO 251, all with minimum grade “C”. HIM 115 which may be taken concurrently.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Hybrid
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Spring, Summer