HITT 2108 - International Classification of Disease (ICD) Intermediate Coding

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: Admission into the Health Information Technology Program; HITT 1201, HITT 1209, HITT 1210, and HITT 1211 all with grade C or better

Corequisites: HITT 2105 and HITT 2109

(formerly HITT 1209 and HITT 2108)

HITT 2108 is a continuation of HITT 1209 that emphasizes the development of intermediate skills to code accurately and ethically. Students will gain an understanding of case mix analysis and application of reimbursement policies and procedures. Advanced case studies, along with the computerized encoding software, will be used in this course.

When Offered: Fall semester only

Contact Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret guidelines of clinical classification systems.

Objectives:

Use and maintain applications and processes to support other clinical classification and nomenclature systems (such as ICD‐10‐ CM, SNOMED, and so on). (Competency I, C, 7)
Conduct analysis to ensure documentation in the health record supports the diagnosis and reflects the patients progress, clinical findings, and discharge status. (Competency 1, A, 2)
Demonstrate ethical application of diagnosis/procedure codes using ICD‐9‐CM. (Competency I, C, 2)
Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. (Competency I, C, 5)
Discuss the means to resolve coding dilemmas through appropriate channels.
Ensure accuracy of diagnostic/procedural groupings such as DRG, APC. (Competency I, C, 4)
Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record. (Competency I, C, 6)
Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. (Competency I, C, 8)

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to differentiate reimbursement methodologies.

Objectives:

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)
Support accurate billing through coding, charge master, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. (Competency I, D, 2)
Students will use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative. (Competency 1, D, 3)
Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and compliance with reporting requirements such as outpatient prospective payment systems. (Competency 1, D, 4)

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

Objectives:

Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding. (Competency I, C, 1)
Use specialized so ware 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)

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction of the Prospective Payment System
Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set
Coding Quality
Coding Compliance
Case Mix Analysis

Primary Faculty
Dunsmore, Kristin
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088