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Coding and classification of diseases

Course Description: The course introduces students to adopted medical coding and classification systems such as (ICD) and the rules for correct coding of diagnoses and procedures. It focuses on applying these systems in documenting health data and supporting billing, health statistics, and information quality.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

1. Define the student's understanding of medical coding and classification systems.
2. Instilling accurate coding rules for diagnoses and procedures.
3. Linking coding to billing support, statistics, and information quality.

Course outputs :

Explain approved classification systems, such as ICD, and their rules.
To describe the role of coding in health statistics and billing.
● To apply correct coding to medical cases and procedures.

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  • Last updated: 2026-06-17

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