MC133 Diagnostic and Procedural Coding
An in-depth study of the principles of disease diagnostic and procedural coding using the ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM classification system. Areas emphasized during the course include: the purpose of coding, the definition of key terms, accurate application of coding principles, methods to assure quality data, and a review of the impact of prospective reimbursement on the function of coding. The course requires interpreting ICD-10-CM coding and reporting guidelines to sequence and assign appropriate diagnostic codes for both inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical information will be interpreted from brief case studies and progress to the use of a patient's complete health record. Students will also interpret ICD-10-PCS coding and reporting guidelines to sequence and assign appropriate procedural codes.