Course Descriptions
Medical Coding
Number sequencingnext to course name means the following: first digit designates the number of lecture hours for the course; the second digit designates the number of lab, clinic or practicum hours; and the third digit designates the credit hours for the course.
Prerequisites: High School diploma or the equivalent; completion of two years of high school math (Algebra I and Algebra II) with final grades of “C” or better.
HS 101 Medical Terminology 3-0-3
A course designed to promote an understanding of the proper use, spelling, pronunciation and meaning of medical terms. This course emphasizes learner participation through group activities and reading assignments. Basic anatomy and physiology and common pathology of the body systems will also be discussed. Designed for people working in the health care environment.
HS 104 Health Care Data Content and Delivery Systems 3-0-3
This course will introduce the generic components of the content, use and structure of health care data and data sets, how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems and to introduce legal and ethical issues applicable to health information. Discussions will include health record content, documentation requirements comparing the various regulatory agency requirements and introduction to payment and reimbursement systems. The organization, financing and delivery of health care services in both the hospital and the medical office practice will also be discussed.
HS 112 Basic ICD-9-CM 2-0-2
Introduction to basic ICD-9-CM coding concepts, nomenclature and classification systems and 3-M computerized encoding system. Application of basic ICD-9-CM principals in assigning valid diagnostic and procedural codes. "Official Inpatient Coding Guidelines" developed by the AHA (American Hospital Association) are utilized to accurately sequence principal diagnosis and procedure and other secondary diagnoses. (Prerequisites: HS 101, BI 120, BI 122 and HS 104)
HS 113 Intermediate ICD-9-CM 4-0-4
Higher level ICD-9-CM inpatient coding, expanding on and further applying concepts learned in Basic ICD-9-CM, including expanded use of 3-M computerized encoder system. Discussion of inpatient reimbursement and payment systems used including prospective payment system, managed care and other third party payers. During the last 5 weeks of the course, the student will use actual medical records in a simulated professional practice experience applying codes and calculating DRG utilizing the computerized encoder. (Prerequisite: HS 112)
HS 114 Basic Ambulatory Coding 2-0-2
Introduction to basic CPT-HCPCS coding concepts utilizing AHA "Official Outpatient Coding Guidelines." ICD-9-CM coding will also be utilized as it relates to ambulatory coding concepts. Introduction to use of computerized encoding in the ambulatory setting. (Prerequisite: HS 112 and HS 113)
HS 115 Intermediate Ambulatory Coding 4-0-4
Higher level CPT-HSPCS coding expanding on and further applying concepts learned in Basic CPT-HSPCS, including expanded use of 3-M computerized encoder system. Discussion of ambulatory reimbursement and payment systems used including prospective payment system, managed care, other third party payers and a discussion of regulatory compliance issues. During the last 5 weeks of the course, the student will use actual medical records in a simulated professional practice experience applying codes and calculating APC utilizing the computerized encoder. (Prerequisite: HS 114)
Revised June 8, 2005