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 or MAT010 or higher Minimum Grade of: C and BIO101 Human Biology Minimum Grade of: C and HES115 Medical Terminology Minimum Grade of: C and CIS110 Computer Applications Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite

HES207 Clinical Pathophysiology Minimum Grade of: C and MRT118 Procedure Coding Systems (CPT) Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

Major Restrictions

Medical Coding Certificate