HIM 120 Coding I
This is the first course in a three-course sequence. Principles and guidelines are introduced for using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) and Current Procedural Terminology/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (CPT/HCPCS) to code diagnoses and procedures in outpatient and inpatient setting. Emphasis is placed on assigning the correct code to a diagnostic or procedural statement and sequencing diagnoses and procedures.
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Course Number and Title:
HIM 120 Coding I
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: BIO 108 and HIM 100
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
2 lab hours/week
Course Description
This is the first course in a three-course sequence. Principles and guidelines are introduced for using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) and Current Procedural Terminology/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (CPT/HCPCS) to code diagnoses and procedures in outpatient and inpatient setting. Emphasis is placed on assigning the correct code to a diagnostic or procedural statement and sequencing diagnoses and procedures.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
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Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
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