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Apr 24, 2024
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BSTEC 118 - Medical Coding 1- ICD-10-CM
5.0 Credits
Assignment of medical diagnosis codes using the current publication of International Classification of Diseases 10th edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM); outpatient coding related to all major body systems with emphasis on correct code sequencing and impact on reimbursement.
Prerequisite Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: AHE 110, BSTEC 104, and BSTEC 153.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe the purpose of the ICD-10-CM code book, reference sections, and coding methodologies.
- Identify and apply official outpatient-based ICD-10-CM coding structures, conventions, guidelines, and definitions.
- Translate clinical documentation into ICD-10-CM codes using case studies related to all body systems.
- Identify, describe, and demonstrate the correct steps of code assignment using the separate sections of ICD-10-CM.
- Identify and apply Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM diagnosis sequencing guidelines for published American Hospital Association (AHA) diagnosis codes.
- Identify, describe, and use standard medical coding reference materials.
- Audit clinical documentation and coding accuracy and resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
- Identify and apply health information confidentiality and privacy policies and procedures.
- Describe and discuss the use and application of automated coding software systems.
- Identify and evaluate the importance of industry-specific professional associations and associated medical coding certifications.
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