ICD-CM Diagnostic Coding

Catalog description

Introduction to the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) coding system. Topics include application of current ICD-CM guidelines and conventions for symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, diseases, conditions, and external causes of morbidity in inpatient and outpatient settings. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: (BIO202, HCC145, and HIM200) or permission of Program Director. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HIM180 or permission of Program Director.