him5ccd hlth class
HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING D
HIM5CCD
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will focus on further developing their competence and confidence in the use of the current Australian-Modified version of the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-AM). They will develop skills in applying advanced clinical coding in a timely manner in a complex environment. Students will also achieve competencies 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 StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM5CCC
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 | The International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 9th edition | Prescribed | Australian Consortium for Classification Development (2015) | Independant Health Pricing Authority |
| Readings | The Australian Dictionary of Clinical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols, 6th edition | Prescribed | Joanne Williams, 2014 | Health Information Management Association of Australia (2014) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Exhibit health classification skills in medical record interpretation and clinical abstraction in specialist and complex 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 and 'workbook' clinical cases.
03. Apply and analyse internal clinical coding auditing processes to identify critical 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, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Class requirements
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.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-semester examination - one 1-hour | 25 | 01, 02 | |
| Final examination - one 2-hour | Overall subject pass mark of 75% required to meet industry expectations | 50 | 01, 02 |
| 2,500 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 |