General Information

• Name: Coding Applications
• Discipline: Health Information Technology (HIT)
• Units (Credits): 3
• 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 201 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Teaches practical coding experience in a variety of health care settings. Grades assigned on a pass/fail basis.

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

II: Course Objectives

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

• Review E/M code assignment.
• Analyze an E/M audit form.
• Utilize an E/M audit form.
• Review ICD-9-CM code assignment.
• Utilize the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Assign service and diagnostic codes to E/M services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to medicine services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to radiology services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to pathology/laboratory services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to integumentary services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to cardiovascular services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to digestive services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to hemic/lymphatic services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to mediastinum/diaphragm services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to musculoskeletal services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to male genital services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to respiratory services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to endocrine services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to female genital and urinary services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to maternity care and delivery services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to nervous system services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to eye services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to auditory services.
• Assign service and diagnosis codes to anesthesia services.

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.