HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING B

HIM4CCB

2019

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.

School: School of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Barbara Gleeson

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Coding Bridging Course in appropriate edition of the classification

Co-requisites: Anatomy and Physiology. This can be from student's other qualification or a bridging course

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/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 current edition	IHPA
Readings	Australian dictionary of clinical abbreviations, acronyms and symbols, 6th edition	Prescribed	Williams, J. (Ed.) (2017)	North Ryde, NSW: Health Information Management Association of Australia.
Readings	Medical Dictionary	Recommended	Students own choice	Students own choice

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

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Barbara Gleeson

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Class size to accommodate staff:student ratio for increased individual time due to 75% pass mark for industry requirements. Students to complete one 2-hour workshop per week."

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.0 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*
One 1-hour mid semester exam (1,000-words equivalent)		30	01, 02, 03, 04
One individual assignment (1,000-words)		10	01, 02, 03, 04
One team assignment (1,000-words)		10	01, 02, 03, 04
One 2-hour final examination	Overall subject pass mark of 75% required to meet industry expectations	50	01, 02, 03, 04