HEALTH CLASSIFICATION A

HIM2HCA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you develop an introductory working knowledge of the fundamental conventions and rules for classification of diseases and health interventions using the current Australian version of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-AM) and the Australian Classification for Health Interventions (ACHI). You develop an understanding of the complexities of the classification process. They develop skills in medical record abstraction and interpretation to support the application of health classification systems. Students develop competency in classificatory practice within the parameters of expected industry timeframes and levels of accuracy.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Barbara Gleeson

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: HBS1HBB AND HBS1HBA AND HIM1MTA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Medical Dictionary of choice

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Student choice

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Publisher: Management Association of Australia

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Australian Dictionary of Clinical Abbreviations

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Williams, J.

Year: 2017

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Health Information

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Australian Dictionary of

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Williams, J.

Year: 2017

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Health Information of Australia

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he International Statistical Classification of Diseases: Index and tabular: The Australian Classification of interventions: Index and tabular: The Australian Coding Standards

Resource Type: Other resource

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Australian Consortium for Classification Development

Year: N/A

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Publisher: Independent Hospital Pricing Authority,

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of the structures and basic principles of the health classification systems, ICD-10-AM and ACHI, used in Australasian hospitals.

02. Interpret the medical record to identify and further clarify diagnoses and interventions.

03. Abstract from the medical record the appropriate conditions, diagnoses and interventions required for the classification process.

04. Apply the Australian Coding Standards to accurately code inpatient episodes of care.

05. Apply the standards and conventions of health classification within a time frame that aligns with industry expectations.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Barbara Gleeson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One team assignment (750-words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO4, SILO5
One Individual assignment (750-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1-hour mid-semester examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 2-hour final examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Barbara Gleeson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One team assignment (750-words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO4, SILO5
One Individual assignment (750-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1-hour mid-semester examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 2-hour final examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5