Presents principles of classification systems; vocabulary used in healthcare systems; their applications in use of clinical data; representation of clinical data; data retrieval needs; development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Taught online. Students must have and active UIC NetID with valid password and access to a computer and the internet. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 405 and HIM 451; or consent of the instructor.