HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CASEMIX C
HIM5HCC
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students develop higher level classificatory skills to a level of competency that qualifies them as entry-level clinical coders. Students achieve proficiency in the application of relevant software auditing and other classificatory, business intelligence tools. Students gain a deep understanding of 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 points30
Subject Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted into HMHIM and must have completed the Bridging Course in Clinical Coding or have been granted exemption for the bridging course from the Course Co-ordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Australian dictionary of clinical abbreviations. | Prescribed | Williams, J. (Ed) 2014 | Health Information Management Association of Australia. |
| Discipline Specific | The International Statistical Classification of Diseases | Prescribed | Australian Consortium for Classification Development, 2017 | Independent Health Pricing Authority (IHPA) |
| Discipline Specific | The Australian Classification of Interventions current | Prescribed | Australian Consortium for Classification Development, 2017 | Independent Health Pricing Authority (IHPA) |
| Discipline Specific | The Australian Coding Standards | Prescribed | Australian Consortium for Classification Development, 2017 | Independent Health Pricing Authority (IHPA) |
| Discipline Specific | Student's choice of medical dictionary (English spelling) | Recommended | Student choice | Student Choice |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Appraise and 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 medical records.
02. Analyse and critically evaluate emerging health classification data or patient treatment data to inform advice on clinical documentation. Create scenarios for use in Coding A based on knowledge of the Australian Coding Standards.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops including: quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and medical records Develop scenarios that can used in less advanced coding subjects
03. Interpret and evaluate internal coding quality control practice.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops including: quizzes, written problems to solve, case studies and medical records
04. Critique and 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 medical records
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
16
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 16
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
20
-
22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 20 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/Seminar
Week:
10
-
16
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 16
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students have extra classes in weeks 10 to 16, 20 to 22 as they have no classes during weeks 17 to 19 when they are on placement."
Lecture/Seminar
Week:
20
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 20 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students have extra classes in weeks 10 to 16, 20 to 22 as they have no classes during weeks 17 to 19 when they are on placement."
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
16
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 16
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
20
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 20 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer Laboratory
Week:
31
-
31
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Class sizes are small due to skill-based nature of subject and extent of facilitator assistance required."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 1000 word in-class written exams | 30 | 01, 04 | |
| 2 x individual written assignments (1,500 words equivalent each) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2 x Team assignments, 750 word contribution per member for each | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2 x 2 hour written examinations (one mid-year and one final year) | 50 | 01, 04 | |
| Hurdle | Overall subject pass mark of 75% required to meet industry expectations and standards |