HIM 3600 Advanced Diagnosis and Procedural Coding
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Keywords
health , information , management , coding , diagnosis
Project
Authors
Shaw, Pat
Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Online Course
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Weber State University
Industry Partner
HIM Advisory Board made up of local employers
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 3
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This course is an advanced coding course designed for students with previous medical coding experience or previous medical coding courses. This course explores the more complex areas of ICD and CPT coding in hospital, outpatient, and physician based settings. Students will apply coding principles and guidelines related to complex diagnoses and procedures. Coding from actual patient records is emphasized. The use of coding references and coding software is integrated into the course.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations -- Medical Transcriptionists (31-9094)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Bachelors Degree
Educational Level
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent