HIM 250 - Health Data Classification Systems I (4 CR.)

Focuses on the current classification systems used in the healthcare industry. Introduces the professional standards for coding and reporting of inpatient/outpatient diagnostic codes as well as inpatient procedures. Utilizes standards in identifying and accurately assigning codes to diseases and procedures as they relate to statistical research and healthcare financing. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): HIM 110, HIM 111, BIO 141 and BIO 142, or BIO 145 (Clinical Data Coding students)or permission of instructor.