HIM 216 - Coding and Classification I

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes a study of disease and procedural coding and classification systems.

Prerequisite(s): Take AOT 141 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Level II National Codes
Assigning diagnoses codes
Coding for Anesthesia
Coding guidelines for surgery
Coding for surgery
Use of CPT codes
Levels of evaluation and management services

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Medical dictionary

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Utilize CPT codes to code a wide variety of patient services.
Differentiate between Evaluation and Management services.
List the major features of Level II National Codes.
Apply coding and conventions when assigning diagnoses codes.
Identify coding guidelines for anesthesia and surgery.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021