HIT 121 - Basic Diagnosis Coding

Number of Credits: 3
Basic Diagnosis Coding is designed to provide the health care employee with a basic orientation to the coding principles and practices of International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). It also provides an introduction to ICD-10-CM and other diagnosis classification systems. Topics include: historical development of the ICD classification system, coding of diagnosis records from a variety of medical specialties, and use of official coding codelines. Previously offered as OFFC-125; credit will not be awarded for both. May be taken concurrently with HIT 115, but not before (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): HIT 111 and BIOL 105 with minimum grades of C or better. May be taken concurrently with HIT 115, but not before.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe coding conventions and their meanings and restate coding rules and guidelines applicable to ICD-9-CM coding, including all the steps in proper coding. (PG.2)
Define the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions and apply appropriately to the coding of inpatient scenarios. (GE.2, PG.2, PG.4)
Distinguish between coding guidelines and procedures that apply in inpatient versus outpatient settings. (PG.2)
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret portions of medical records from medical, surgical, and other specialties. (GE.2, PG.1, PG.4)
Describe alternate diagnosis coding classification systems, including ICD-10-CM and be able to clearly delineate the differences among the classifications. (PG.6)
Perform coding of simple diagnostic statements and brief coding scenarios using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM. (GE.2, PG.1, PG.4)