him4ccb hlth classification
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.
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 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 subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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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
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara 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* |
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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 |