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AHM 239 Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding

AHM 239  Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding  

This course is designed to teach those interested in learning ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, the basic skills required to accurately code diagnosis in ICD-10-CM. Students will learn how to interpret and apply the ICD-10-CM guidelines to properly assign diagnosis codes to patient encounters. The ICD-10-CM codebook, textbook class-work, homework activities, and lectures will provide students with hands-on experience in assigning accurate diagnosis codes in ICD-10-CM. NOTE: Students must obtain a grade of "C" or better in this course to successfully complete their program.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Understand the format, convention and chapter specific guidelines to correctly assign ICD-10-CM codes.
Apply general guidelines and chapter specific guidelines to correctly assign ICD-10-CM codes.
Understand the code of ethics for coders.

Prerequisites: AHM 208 and AHM 233 and ((AHM 104 and AHM 105) or (BIO 150 and BIO 151)).

3 Credits3 Weekly Lecture Hours