HIT 211 Diagnosis Coding & Reporting

Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers diagnostic coding and sequencing utilizing the current version of the ICD code set for inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings. Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD official coding guidelines in relation to anatomy, physiology and disease processes. Upon completion,students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnosis codes in compliance with the ICD official coding guidelines for reporting statistical data, patient outcomes and reimbursement methodologies.

Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Domain I. Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance

Recognize the coding classification systems used for reimbursement.(I.5)

Domain IV. Revenue Management

2. Explain proper sequence of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures according to the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions.(IV.1)

3. Apply ICD-10-CM guidelines to assign and sequence diagnosis to inpatient and outpatient services. (IV.1)

4. Describe the role of accurate coding assignment to reimbursement. (IV.2)

Domain VI. Organizational Management & Leadership

5. Evaluate ethical guidelines in the prevention of fraud and abuse to coding policies. (VI.7).