ADMN 2311 - ICD-PCS Coding

3 sem hrs cr

ICD-CM Coding introduces the student to coding conventions, guidelines, and proper use of the Index and Tabular Lists for coding diagnoses of ambulatory (outpatient) and inpatient medical necessity. HIPAA standards, reimbursement, and Medicare fraud/abuse are also reviewed. Instruction focuses on mastery of coding guidelines and medical terminology used in professional medical practice. Prerequisite: ADMN 1306  and HCMT 2315   

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

At the completion of this course, students will be able to…

• distinguish among Medicare Part A, B, C, and D.
• examine guidelines for reporting ICD-CM codes.
• explain the uses of coding conventions when assigning codes.
• identify the first-listed diagnosis. Validate V or Z code assignments.
• develop an awareness of the relationship between insurance billing/coding/insurance reimbursement and practice management to current health and medical topics of interest.

Course Objective

To gain knowledge in Medical Coding as it pertains to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding