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BSTEC 118 - Medical Coding 1- ICD-10-CM



5.0 Credits
Assignment of medical diagnosis codes according to the current edition of 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.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the purpose of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding methodologies.
  2. Identify placement of code sets on medical billing forms.
  3. Identify and apply current ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for outpatient and inpatient use.
  4. Apply ICD-10-CM coding guidelines to select proper code assignment for outpatient and inpatient records.
  5. Use an encoder to assign DRGs.
  6. Describe the importance of Coding Clinic and other coding references and resources.
  7. Apply confidentiality and privacy policies and procedures in accessing and using confidential medical information.



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