HT2110D - International Classification of Diseases Coding I with Lab - 3 Credits

This course covers clinical vocabularies and classification systems, as well the principles and guidelines for using ICD-9-CM to code diagnoses and procedures. Students will gain an understanding of ICD as it is used in an inpatient setting and contribution to the severity of illness and case-mix analysis systems. Assignments and practical examples of patient records will provide practice in coding and sequencing of diagnoses. (2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week)

Prerequisite: HT1000D, ME1150, ME2211and ME2520

Delivery: online