MRT117 Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems

This course includes history, format and conventions of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification. The guidelines and coding principles for usage of the current ICD manuals will be introduced, including how clinical statements are translated into codes.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Fndns of Math proficiency and BIO101 Human Biology and HES115 Medical Terminology and CIS110 Computer Applications

Corequisite

HES207 Clinical Pathophysiology and MRT118 Procedure Coding Systems (CPT)

Attributes

  • Free Elective

Program Major Restrictions

Medical Coding Cert