HITT 1209 - International Classification of Disease (ICD) Beginning Coding

Prerequisite: Admission into Health Information Technology Program and HITT-1103 with grade C or better

Prerequisite: Admission into Health Information Technology Program and HITT-1105 with grade C or better

Prerequisite: Admission into Health Information Technology Program and HITT-1740 with grade C or better

Corequisite: HITT-1201
Corequisite: HITT-1210
Corequisite: HITT-1211

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to abstract and maintain data for clinical indices/databases/registries. (Competency II, A, 1)
2. Use and maintain applications and processes to support other clinical classification and nomenclature systems. (Competency 1, C, 7)

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret guidelines of clinical classification systems.

Objectives:

1. Define and discuss coding applications in various health care settings.
2. Demonstrate ethical application of diagnosis/procedure codes using ICD9CM. (Competency I, C, 2)
3. Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. (Competency I, C, 5)
4. Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in healthcare delivery. (Competency I, D, 1)
5. Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record. (Competency I, C, 6)
6. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. (Competency I, C, 8)

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize information and communication technologies.

Objectives:

1. Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding. (Competency I, C, 1)
2. Use specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement, and imaging. (Competency 4, A, 3)

1. Format and Conventions and Current Coding Practices
   1. Background of ICD
   2. Introduction of ICD
   3. Conventions of ICD
   4. Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set
   5. Coding Steps
   6. Coding Guidelines
2. External Cause of Morbidity Codes
3. Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Service
4. Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-defined Conditions
5. Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
6. Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases
7. Mental Disorders
8. Diseases of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune System.
9. Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs
10. Diseases of the Respiratory System
11. Diseases of the Digestive System
12. Diseases of the Genitourinary System
13. Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous-tissue
14. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective-tissue
15. Complications of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium
16. Abortion and Ectopic Pregnancy
17. Congenital Anomalies
18. Perinatal Conditions
19. Diseases of the Circulatory System
20. Neoplasms
21. Injuries
22. Burns
23. Poisoning, Toxic Effects, Adverse Effects, and Under-dosing of Drugs
24. Complications of Surgery and Medical Care