HIT 2020 - ICD Coding I

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Corequisite(s): HPR 1032
Formerly HIT 220 Introduces the ICD coding classification system and provides a basic understanding of ICD structure, conventions and principles utilized in code assignment. The student will be introduced to the official coding guidelines. They will apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology in the assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes.