ADSM 1220 — Diagnosis Coding
Diagnosis Coding will introduce the student to the ICD-10-CM classification system with an emphasis on the correct process of utilizing the alphabetic index and tabular list for code assignment. The focus will be on rules, conventions, instructions of ICD-10-CM as well as the chapter specific (pregnancy, injury, etc) including criteria for assignment of principal and additional diagnoses in various patient settings will be addressed. The impact of proper code assignment, MS-DRGs and reimbursement will also be covered.
Prerequisites: HC 1151, HC 1180, BIOL 2245