HIT141 — Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding
This course will introduce students to the basic principles & official guidelines of ICD-10-CM. Students will learn how to apply the guidelines, coding conventions, and chapter specific principles for code selection and sequencing. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of how to select ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes in various healthcare settings using medical documentation and knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology.
Prerequisites: HIT161, HIT195