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HITT299 Advanced Diagnostic Coding
Department of Health Sciences: Health Information Technology
- I. Course Number and Title
- HITT299 Advanced Diagnostic Coding
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- HITT297 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This advanced course covers Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (current ICD curriculum), Health Care Procedural Coding Systems (HCPCS), modifier applications, evaluation and management services, and coding issues for specific body systems.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Apply diagnostic codes using the alphabetic and tabular structures of the official code book;
- Identify both principal and secondary current ICD diagnoses; and
- Explain coding issues and concerns using the official ICD Codebook and Handbook
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- diseases of the genitourinary system
- diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- disease of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases and immunity disorders
- mental disorders
- diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium
- abortion and ectopic pregnancy
- congenital anomalies
- perinatal conditions
- diseases of the circulatory system
- neoplasms
- injuries
- burns
- poisoning and adverse effects of drugs
- complications of surgery and medical care
- DRG overview
- current ICD curriculum
- strengthen understanding of relevant terminology
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of course learning goals will be based on classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and/or performance-based tasks and projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 10/04; Revised 12/2009; Course number revised 6/2011; New Core 8/2015; Revised: 1/3/2022