Course: Diagnostic Coding I
Course Description
This course is designed to give the student experience in locating and documenting the patient diagnosis. For a health care provider to be reimbursed for services provided a properly coded claim must be submitted that links the ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM codes with the CPT Codes. The student needs to know the procedure for appropriately assigning codes, the procedures for reporting codes and reimbursement policies.
Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient understanding of diagnostic coding based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.
This course is not required for any Health Care Technologies Programs.
Competencies (skills you will learn)
• Use the ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM book to locate the diagnosis
• Code the diagnosis correctly and accurately
• Document and validate professional services
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 90 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Admission Requirements
There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, courses in the Health Care Technologies Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.
Textbooks & Materials
3-2-1 Code It Txtbk/Wrkbk - required
ISBN:9781428395961
Price:$120.25
Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices.
Course Location and Schedule
TATC Campus
66 W. Vine Street,
Tooele
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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