him4ccb health classification and clinical coding b

HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING B

HIM4CCB

2020

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.

SchoolPsychology and Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Coding Bridging Course in appropriate edition of the classification

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsStudents who have not successfully passed human physiology and anatomy at an undergraduate level must successfully complete an approved (by Discipline of Health Information Management) Human Physiology and Anatomy online bridging course.

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

International classification of diseases and related health problems - current edition, Aust Modification

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorAustralian Consortium for Classification Development current edition

YearN/A

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherIHPA

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Australian dictionary of clinical abbreviations, acronyms and symbols

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorWilliams, J.

Year2017

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherNorth Ryde, NSW: Health Information Management Association of Australia.

ISBNN/A

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Medical Dictionary

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorStudents own choice

YearN/A

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PublisherStudents own choice

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse and interpret the clinical content of the medical record to identify all conditions, diagnoses and interventions.
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.
03. Translate the selected medical statements to ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes, within the framework of the Australian Coding Standards.
04. Demonstrate specialised skills in all of the classificatory processes, within the parameters of expected industry timeframes and levels of accuracy.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.00 hour lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.00 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.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 1-hour mid semester exam (1,000-words equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One individual assignment (1,000-words)N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One team assignment (1,000-words)N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2-hour final examination Overall subject pass mark of 75% required to meet industry expectationsN/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4