Course

Health Data Collection & Classification IV

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Course Code
HIMP 2470
Credits
2.50
Semester Length
11 weeks
Max Class Size
Lecture – 30, Other Lecture/Practice - 15
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Lab
Hybrid
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
Students will continue to practice health data classification using ICD-10-CA and CCI. Students are also introduced to a variety of other classification, nomenclature and encoder systems. Students will examine CIHI Case Mix Grouping, Resource Intensity Weighting, Complexity and Chronicity. Portions of the lecture and practice component of the course may take place at an acute care hospital.
Course Content
  1. ICD-10-CAC/CCI Classification System
    • advanced classification practice (focused and general) according to current standards of accuracy, consistency, and productivity
    • continue to integrate knowledge of biomedical sciences, pathophysiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and documentation to coding
    • review of special coding problem areas
    • assess impact of coding on case mix, resource intensity, complexity and chronicity.
  2. Encoder Software
    • use software
    • compare coding accuracy using an encoder to Folio
  3. Other Classification/Nomenclature/Terminology Systems
    • differentiate between classifications, nomenclatures, and terminologies
    • describe the purpose and significant characteristics of other classification/nomenclature systems (e.g. SNOP, ICD-9, ICD-9-CM, ICD-0, DSM)
    • practice coding diagnostic/intervention statements using other classifications and nomenclatures
  4. Case Mix Systems
    • Case Mix Groups
    • Day Procedure Groups
    • Resource Intensity Weights
    • ELOS
    • Interpretation of related data
    • Other
Learning Activities

1.             Lecture/Practice

2.             Application exercises/case studies/health records

3.            Technology (software, Internet, etc.)

4.             Guest Lecturer

5.             Independent study of courseware

Means of Assessment

Typical evaluations would include:

  •  Final Exam
  •  Midterm Exam
  •  Reflective Learning Journals
  •  Assignments

 
Course evaluation is based on course objectives and is consistent with Douglas College Curriculum Development and Approval policy.
 
A detailed evaluation schedule is presented to the students at the beginning of the course.
 
Outline of evaluation may be subject to change.
 
This is a graded course. A minimum pass grade of 75% is required in the lecture-practice component and a minimum pass grade of 65% in the lecture component of this course.

Learning Outcomes

In this course, participants have opportunities to:

 

  • interpret data and assess data utilization and quality relating to case mix, resource intensity, complexity and chronicity
  • demonstrate understanding of grouping methodologies across the care continuum
  • describe the significant features, purposes, and application  of classifications, nomenclatures, and terminologies 
  • demonstrate an understanding of the evolutionary changes in data collection
  • demonstrate a thorough knowledge of data classification for all major clinical categories using the ICD-10-CA and CCI classification systems
  • apply critical thinking skills including documentation interpretation to the coding process
  • apply national, provincial and local standards for data collection
  • continue using both a manual and computerized abstracting system to collect data
  • continue to maintain an appreciation for the importance of data integrity
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

A list of mandatory and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each course.

Requisites

Prerequisites

HIMP 2370 or upon meeting direct entry requirements

Corequisites

HIMP 2420

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for HIMP 2470
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025