him5ccc hlth class
HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING C
HIM5CCC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The first focus of this subject is the development of higher level classificatory skills to a level of competency that qualifies students as entry-level clinical coders. Students gain proficiency in the application of relevant software and auditing tools. The second focus is on the health classification-financial relationship, including co-payments, the applications of Activity Based Funding and other casemix-based measures such as Weighted Inlier Equivalent Separations and related clinical coding-funding dependencies.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must pass HIM4CCB or must be enrolled in HMHIM.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian dictionary of clinical abbreviations, acronyms and symbols | Prescribed | Health Information Management Association of Australia 2009 | 5TH EDN, HIMAA |
| Readings | Health classification HIM5CCC course workbook | Prescribed | Health Information Management Department | SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH |
| Readings | International classification of diseases and related health problems - Tenth revision - Australian modification | Prescribed | National Centre for Classification in Health | 8TH EDN, NCCH |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply accurately the Australian Coding Standards and Conventions in coding practice, at an intermediate level.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
02. Analyse emerging data or patient treatments to inform advice on clinical documentation.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
03. Participate in internal coding quality control practice.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
04. Apply the standards and conventions of health classification to a level of expertise and within a time frame that aligns with industry expectations.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Self-directed"
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid-semester practical exam | 30 | 01, 04 | |
| One 1000 word individual assignment | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1000 word team assignment | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 04 |