HI 222 - Diagnostic Coding

This course introduces the student to various classification systems used to collect, maintain, and retrieve diagnostic clinical data including ICD-10-CM, DSM-IV, Snomed, and ICD-O. In this course the students gain an understanding of the relationship between coding process and the reimbursement process. Emphasis is placed on compliance and adherence to guidelines. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: HI 210 Principles of Health Information Management and HI 221 Health Sciences for ICD-10. Corequisite: None.