HIM4HCD
HEALTH CLASSIFICATION D
HIM4HCD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students focus on further developing their competence and confidence in the use of the current Australian-Modified version of the World Health Organizations International Classification of Diseases, the Australian Classification of Health Interventions, and the Australian Coding Standards. They develop advanced skills in practising clinical coding in a timely manner within in a specialist casemix environment. Students will have some exposure to coding conventions and funding guidelines relevant to their geographic (state, territory, country) location. Students also achieve competencies in using legacy and alternate classifications including SNOMED CT, and in clinical coding auditing for internal data quality control and coding practice management.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM3HCB, HIM3HCC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline Specific | The International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, (current) Revision, Australian Modification; The Australian Classification of Health Interventions. The Australian Coding Stan | Prescribed | Australian Consortium for Classification Development. Various years | Independent Health Pricing Authority, Sydney, NSW. Various years |
| Discipline Specific | Australian Dictionary of Clinical Abbreviations, 6th edition | Prescribed | Joanne Williams, ed. 2014 | Health Information Management Association Australia |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Exhibit health classification skills in medical record interpretation and clinical abstraction in specialist casemix environments.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops/Coding Clinics including case studies, and specialist and general acute medical and surgical patient medical records.
02. Apply the standards and conventions of health classification within a timeframe that aligns with health industry expectations using clinical cases that reflect advanced-level complications and co-morbidities.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops/Coding Clinics including case studies, and specialist and general acute medical and surgical patient medical records. Quizzes. 'Workbook' clinical cases.
03. Apply internal clinical coding auditing processes to identify factors that impact upon the quality and reliability of coded data.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops.
04. Develop and review strategies for the ongoing improvement of the quality and integrity of coded data in a hospital environment.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops. Laboratory classes.
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Melbourne, 2017, 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 study period 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 study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,500 word Individual Assignment - parts A and B | To meet professional competency requirements medical record coding must be completed at ALL assigned coding clinics | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Mid-semester Examination - one hour | 25 | 01, 02 | |
| Final Examination - two-hour | A pass mark of 75% is required to meet accreditation and industry standards however marks are re-calibrated to meet La Trobe University standard transcript purposes to equate to LTU assessment policy. | 50 | 01, 02 |