Course Code: 1581

Department: Other

Course Type: Health Information

Course Format: Hybrid

Credits: 4

Term: (Offered spring only.)

Semester: (Offered spring only.)

Course Description

In-depth focus on diagnosis and procedural coding using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) as modified for use in the United States, UHDDS data collection requirements for financial reporting and statistical research.
Prerequisites
HIM-1500, HIM-1530, BIO-2050, and BIO-2060.
Corequisites
HIM-1510, HIM-1540, and HIM-1550 completed or concurrent; or permission of program director.
Program Requirement
Health Information Management, A.A.S.,Medical Coder/Billing Specialist Certificate