3credit hour(s)Prerequisite:HIT 1015 + HIT 1020 + HIT 1030 + HIT 1240 + HIT 1250. Focuses on the principles, guidelines and conventions used in coding diagnoses and procedures using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Clinical Modifications (CM), Volumes 1, 2 and 3. Using case scenarios and medical records, students interpret medical record information, choose the required coding classification and assign and sequence codes. The concept of fraud and abuse is introduced.