KLİNİK KODLAMA VE SINIFLANDIRMA SİSTEMLERİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TVP156	KLİNİK KODLAMA VE SINIFLANDIRMA SİSTEMLERİ	2	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer SİBEL SEKMAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer PINAR GENÇ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the basic principles and concepts of clinical coding and classification systems, and to use national and international disease and procedure classification systems, primarily ICD, correctly and effectively.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content includes: Introduction to Clinical Coding: Definition and History, Role and Importance of Coding in Healthcare, ICD System and Structure, CPT and SNOMED CT Systems, LOINC and Other International Systems, Principles to Consider in Coding, Diagnostic Coding Applications, Procedure Coding Applications, National Classification Systems Used in Turkey, Types of Errors in Coding and Suggested Solutions, Practical Examples from Patient Records, Integrated Coding Application with Case Analyses, and Application Examples.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
This explains the concept of clinical coding and its applications.
It describes classification systems such as ICD, CPT, SNOMED, ​​and LOINC.
They correctly applies the diagnostic and procedural codes.
It describes national and international standards in coding processes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Written and Visual Resources	Introduction to Clinical Coding: Definition and History	Lecture / Question - Answer
2	Written and Visual Resources	The Role and Importance of Coding in Healthcare	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
3	Written and Visual Resources	ICD System and Structure	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
4	Written and Visual Resources	CPT and SNOMED CT Systems	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
5	Written and Visual Resources	LOINC and Other International Systems	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
6	Written and Visual Resources	Principles to Consider in Coding	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
7	Written and Visual Resources	Diagnostic Coding Practices	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
8	Written and Visual Resources	Transaction Coding Applications	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
9	Written and Visual Resources	National Classification Systems Used in Turkey	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Written and Visual Resources	Types of Errors in Coding and Suggested Solutions	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
12	Written and Visual Resources	Practical Examples from Patient Records	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
13	Written and Visual Resources	Coding Application Integrated with Case Studies	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
14	Written and Visual Resources	Application Examples 1	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
15	Written and Visual Resources	Application Examples 2	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sağlık Bakanlığı, ICD-10 Hastalıkların ve Sağlıkla İlgili Sorunların Uluslararası İstatistiksel Sınıflaması (10. Revizyon). Ankara: T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayınları, 2016
Kavuncubaşı, Ş., & Yıldırım, S, Hastane ve sağlık kurumları yönetimi. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi, 2015
World Health Organization, International classification of diseases for mortality and morbidity statistics (11th ed.; ICD-11). World Health Organization, 2019

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The student will define the fundamental characteristics of the software, database components, and operating principles used in health information systems.						5
2	It accurately explains the fundamental concepts, building blocks, and terminology specific to the field of health informatics.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It describes the technical concepts, data processing methods, and IT infrastructures used in managing health data.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Within the framework of occupational health and safety, it conducts a technical risk assessment for data processing processes.						5
2	It regularly monitors the latest innovations and developments in the field of health information technology.						5
3	By monitoring technological innovations and current technical applications in their field, they can adapt them to their profession.						5
4	They evaluate developments in their field and effectively use health informatics tools and technological systems.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It uses health information systems, database tools, and IT equipment used in data processing applications in an accurate, reliable, and efficient manner.						5
2	She/he develops appropriate solutions to problems that arise in her field.						5
3	They effectively express technical and professional knowledge related to their field through written and oral communication methods.						5
4	They follow scientific and technological developments in the field of health informatics by using a foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Healthcare professionals, IT specialists, and technical teams share their professional knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It complies with professional ethical rules, data security principles, and relevant legislation.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By embracing a lifelong learning mindset, it continuously pursues its development in the field of health informatics.						5
2	In the processes of recording, analyzing, and reporting health data, scientific accuracy, ethical principles, and cultural sensitivity are observed.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She fully fulfills the technical, administrative, and operational responsibilities required by his/her profession.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	9	3	27
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	3	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	53	0	155