BSTEC 118 - ICD-10-CM Coding

5.0 Credits
Assignment of medical diagnosis codes according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM); outpatient and inpatient coding related to all major body systems, including Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). Prerequisite: BSTEC 104; AHE 110 and BSTEC 153 or concurrent enrollment; and BSTEC 120 or placement into MATH 060.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of CPT, ICD-CM, and HCPCS coding methodologies. [COMMUNICATE]
Identify placement of code sets on medical billing forms. [REASON]
Identify and apply current ICD-CM coding guidelines for outpatient and inpatient use. [REASON]
Apply ICD-CM coding guidelines to select proper code assignment for outpatient and inpatient records. [REASON]
Use an encoder to assign DRGs. [REASON]
Describe the importance of Coding Clinic and other coding references and resources. [COMMUNICATE]
Apply confidentiality and privacy policies and procedures in accessing and using confidential medical information. [EXPLORE]