General Information

• Name: Introduction to ICD-9-CM
• Discipline: Health Information Technology (HIT)
• Units (Credits): 2
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: HIT 118 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces the mechanics of using ICD-9-CM.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of course, students are expected to know the following:

• Explain ICD-9-CM coding conventions
• Identify the characteristics of ICD-9-CM Volume 1
• Identify the characteristics of ICD-9-CM Volume 2
• Identify the characteristics of ICD-9-CM Volume 3
• List the developers of the ICD-9-CM Offical Coding Guidelines
• Understand the application of the ICD-9-CM Offical Coding Guidelines
• Define the steps to ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding
• Assign ICD-9-CM codes to various diagnosis statements
• Understand the format of the ICD-9-CM
• Distinguish between Medicare Parts A, B and C
• Define "participating provider"
• Locate information in the Federal Register
• Identify major elements of the DRG system
• Explain the purpose of PRO's
• Explain the RBRVS system
• State the structure of the APC system
• Understand the framework of Medicare Fraud and Abuse
• Identify the major components of Managed Health Care

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Linkage of Course to Educational Program Mission Outcomes.

MISSION - This course is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they:

Know
• The subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

Are Able To
• Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
• Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.

Have Developed
• An appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.