HIT250

General Objectives

Students will:

 1.        Understand the purpose of classification systems.

 2.        Learn the ICD-10 system.

 3.        Demonstrate knowledge of the DRG system.

 4.        Learn the fundamentals of manual abstracting systems and computerized abstracting systems.

 5.        Learn how to code from the medical record.

Student Objectives

 1.        List and explain the three purposes of disease and operation classification.

 2.        Define nomenclature and classification and differentiate between the two.

 3.        Name the major divisions of ICD-10.

 4.        Define the arrangement of each of these major divisions.

 5.        Define the abbreviations, punctuations, and other conventions used in ICD-10.

 6.        Define category, subcategory and subclassification codes as used in ICD-10.

 7.        Apply the coding principles of ICD-10 to any given diagnosis or procedure.

 8.      Code and retrieve diagnoses and procedures proficiently (according to ICD-10).

 9.      Demonstrate an understanding of the workings of the DRG system and its relationship to ICD-10 coding.