HIT-120 - Introduction to Diagnostic Coding 1

4 credits

This course is a comprehensive study of ICD-IO-CM & ICD-IO-PCS. It will involve an in-depth study of coding diseases for all the major body systems. A systematic study of hospital inpatient procedural coding and diagnostic coding will be covered. Specificity and correct coding procedures and techniques will be stressed. A grade of C or better is required.

Prerequisite(s): MED-100;

Corequisite(s): MEDC-101

Course previously known as: MEDC-120