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BSTEC 118 - ICD-10-CM Coding



5.0 Credits
Assignment of medical diagnosis codes according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM); outpatient and inpatient coding related to all major body systems, including Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). Prerequisite: BSTEC 104 ; AHE 110  and BSTEC 153  or concurrent enrollment; and BSTEC 120  or placement into MATH 060 .

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the purpose of CPT, ICD-CM, and HCPCS coding methodologies. [COMMUNICATE]
  2. Identify placement of code sets on medical billing forms. [REASON]
  3. Identify and apply current ICD-CM coding guidelines for outpatient and inpatient use. [REASON]
  4. Apply ICD-CM coding guidelines to select proper code assignment for outpatient and inpatient records. [REASON]
  5. Use an encoder to assign DRGs. [REASON]
  6. Describe the importance of Coding Clinic and other coding references and resources. [COMMUNICATE]
  7. Apply confidentiality and privacy policies and procedures in accessing and using confidential medical information. [EXPLORE]



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