306316 (v.2) Nosology 285

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Area:	School of Public Health
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Individual Study:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303101 (v.1) Medical Science 283 or any previous version AND 306314 (v.2) Nosology 283 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Abstract information from clinical records for further development of skills in the clinical classification of diseases and procedures in medicine using ICD-10-AM. Enhanced understanding of the structure and conventions associated with ICD-10-AM, abstracting of relevant clinical information from medical records.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Displayed skills required in disease classification of complex coding problems. Become proficient in the extraction of information from medical records for coding purposes.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Health Department of Western Australia. (2001), Inpatient Summary (HA22) reference manual. Perth, Health Department of Western Australia. National Centre for Classification in Health. (2002), Series on casemix, DRGs and clinical coding. Sydney, National Centre for Classification in Health. Health Information Management Association of Australia. (2001), Introduction to coding with ICD-10-AM (third edition). North Ryde, Health Information Management Association of Australia.
Unit Texts:	National Centre for Classification in Health. (2000). International Statistical classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 10th Revision. Australian Modification. (third edition). Sydney, National Centre for Classification in Health.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Test (1) 25%, Test (2), 25%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y