Med ical Diagnosis Codin g

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the In ternational Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification format and conventions and current coding practices for diagnoses and procedures. This Diagnosis and Procedure Coding course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of fundamental concepts of medical reimbursement and health information management systems, focusing on the process of assigning appropriate code numbers to medical diagnoses and procedures to meet patient hea lth record and insurance billing requirements. Emphasis will be placed on coding for the physician’s office.