him5ccc hlth classification and clinical codin c
HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING C
HIM5CCC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The first focus of this subject is the development of higher level health classification 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 be admitted in one of the following courses: HMHIM or HZHHIM.
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 Australian Dictionary of Clinical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols, 7th edition | Prescribed | Joanne Williams, 2017 | Health Information Management Association of Australia (2017) |
| Readings | The International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 11th edition | Prescribed | Australian Consortium for Classification Development (2019) | Independent Health Pricing Authority |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply Australian Coding Standards and Conventions accurately in health classification practice at an intermediate level.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
02. Analyse emerging health classification data or patient treatment data to inform advice on clinical documentation.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshops, including quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and patient medical records
03. Participate in external 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, 2019, Week 31-45, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 45
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 45
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 45 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"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One written mid semester exam (1,000-words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 04 | |
| One individual assignment (1,500-words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One team assignment (750-words, per member) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2 hour written final examination | Overall subject pass mark of 75% required to meet industry expectations | 50 | 01, 04 |