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HIMT 1309 - ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding and Classification System


Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the ICD-10-CM/PCS system for coding developed by CMS. Includes a brief history of its development and characteristics, and basic information. Emphasis is on the structure, characteristics and applications in detail to include procedures in the medical and surgical sections and ancillary sections. Also included are ICD-10-PCS definitions and coding guidelines of all seven characters: section, body system, root operation, body part, approach, device, and qualifiers.