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2024 - 2025 Catalog

HIM 253 - Health Records Coding


Credits: 4
Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-10-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered.

Prerequisite: Admission into program and BIO 145.

Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.