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HIM 200 - Coding I (3)


This course focuses on the current classification systems used in the healthcare industry for diagnostic and procedure coding purposes.  This course will emphasize applying ethical coding standards while adhering to current regulations and established guidelines.  Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for patient outcomes, statistical, and reimbursement purposes.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120 - ^Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3) , BIOL 122 - ^Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3) , BIOL 123 - ^Human Anatomy & Phys II Lab (1) , CAHS 141 - Intro to Pharmacology (3) , CAHS 142 - Pathophysiology of Disease (3) , and HIM 101 - Fundamentals of HIM (2)  with a grade of C or better