him4ccb hlth class
HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING B
HIM4CCB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will further develop skills in the application of conventions and rules for classification of diseases and health interventions using the current Australian version of the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-AM) and the Australia Classification for Health Interventions (ACHI). Students will refine skills in medical record abstraction and interpretation, including clinical terminology and pharmacology to support application of developing health classification skills.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must pass HIM1MTA and HIM3CCA or must be enrolled in HMHIM.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects HIM2HCC
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | International classification of diseases and related health problems - 10th revision, Aust Modification | Prescribed | Australian Consortium for Classification Development, 2015 | 9TH EDN, IHPA |
| Readings | Australian dictionary of clinical abbreviations, acronyms and symbols, 6th edition | Prescribed | Williams, J. (Ed.) (2014) | North Ryde, NSW: Health Information Management Association of Australia. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and interpret the clinical content of the medical record to identify all conditions, diagnoses and interventions.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
02. Using independent judgement, select and retrieve the appropriate conditions, diagnoses and interventions that require classification and application of the Australian Coding Standards and conventions.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
03. Translate the selected medical statements to ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes, within the framework of the Australian Coding Standards.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
04. Demonstrate specialised skills in all of the classificatory processes, within the parameters of expected industry timeframes and levels of accuracy.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete one 2-hour workshop per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour mid semester exam | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 1000 word individual assignment | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 1000 word team assignment | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |