Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 SCC Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SCC Catalog

HIM 216 - Coding and Classification I


Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course includes a study of disease and procedural coding and classification systems.

Prerequisite(s): AHS 102  with a minimum grade of C or higher.
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 website
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:
  1. Utilize CPT codes to code a wide variety of patient services.
  2. Differentiate between Evaluation and Management services.
  3. List the major features of Level II National Codes.
  4. Apply coding and conventions when assigning diagnoses codes.
  5. Identify coding guidelines for anesthesia and surgery.

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

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
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  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
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  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2024-2025