BOT 2653ICD Coding

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(3) Prerequisites: BOT 1613 and BOT 1623 with a grade of “C” or better or by consent of instructor This course is an introduction into the field of ICD-9-CM coding which is a numeric and alphanumeric system of identifying health issues. Knowledge of medical terminology is essential for abstracting ICD-9-CM codes for statistical purposes and insurance reimbursement. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.