Course Prefix/Number: ALHT
145 91
Course Title: Medical
Coding National Exam Review
Division: Outreach
and Workforce Development
Program: Health
Information Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Initiation/Revised Date: Spring
2010
Instructor: Jean
Ann Jones, RHIT, CPC
jajones@neosho.edu
Assessment Goal
per Outcome(s):
80%
CLASSIFICATION OF
INSTRUCTION\
CLASSIFICATION OF
INSTRUCTION
Vocational
This seminar course will
provide a structured program of study which emphasizes the acquisition of
knowledge/or skills in a specific area of health care. This program has been designed to prepare the student for the
Certified Professional Examination administered by the American Academy of
Professional Coders and/or Certified Coding Associate by the American Health
Information Management Association. Topics for review include
Anatomy, Terminology, CPT Coding Guidelines, ICD-9-CM (Volume 1 & 2)
Diagnostic Coding, HCPCS Level 2, E/M Coding, Anesthesia Coding, Surgical
Coding, and Use of Modifiers.
The student must have successfully completed
or currently enrolled in: Advanced Medical Coding, Medical Terminology,
Human Body in Health and Disease (Pathology) and/or Human Anatomy. Related work experience may meet these
requirements.
The Certification Step,
Physician Coding Exam Review Guide,
Buck, Carol; Saunders
CPT Standard -
Current Procedural Terminology.
American Medical Association, Current year edition.
HCPCS Level II, American Medical Association, Current year
edition.
ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1,2,3;
American Medical Association Current year edition.
FUTURE TEXTBOOKS:
CPC Study Guide, American Academy of Professional Coders
AHIMA Review Guide for the CCA Examination, American Health Information
Management Association These will be
used starting Summer 2010 and will not use the Certification Step.
COURSE OUTCOMES AND
COMPETENCIES (as Required)
Outcome I:
Demonstrate an understanding
of successful strategies for completion of a national coding examination.
Competencies:
A. Utilize
the official study guides available through AAPC and AHIMA organizations.
B. Relate
the date and location for taking the certification examination.
C. List
time management techniques utilized in preparing for national examinations.
D. Analyze
how to use review textbooks to prepare for national examinations.
Outcome II:
Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and terminology related to
medical coding national examinations.
Competencies:
A. Identify
essential body systems and terms needed to pass a national certification exam.
B. Define
essential terms needed to pass a national certification exam.
C. Complete
anatomy and terminology practice quizzes and review responses to determine
additional areas of study.
Outcome III:
Demonstrate an understanding
of reimbursement issues related to medical coding national examinations.
Competencies:
A. Identify
important insurance information to help review the connections between medical
coding and insurance billing as related to national certification examinations.
B. Define
important insurance information to help review the connections between medical
coding and reimbursement as related to national certification examinations.
C. Complete reimbursement practice quizzes
and review responses to determine additional areas of study.
Outcome IV:
Demonstrate
on a course provided challenge exam an understanding of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and
HCPCS coding applications related to national coding certification
examinations.
Competencies:
A.
Explain comprehensive
coverage of different coding systems and their applications.
B. Complete
coding practice challenge exams utilizing exam time management techniques.
C. Complete coding practice challenge exams and review responses to
determine additional areas of study.
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Anatomy and terminology related to national
examinations.
II. Reimbursement issues related to
national examinations.
III. Utilizaiton of coding practice challenge
examinations to relate CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS on national coding
certification examinations.
SCHEDULE
This class meets online for
weekly learning units. The class
materials for each unit will be available for a minimum of eight days, starting
___________________ and ending _____________________.
|
Week |
Topic/Exam |
Readings/Activities |
|
1 (Due Date) |
Review exercises of the
basic of ICD-9-CM coding and rules |
|
|
2 (Due Date) |
Review
exercises for the CPT coding and rules |
|
|
3 (Due Date) |
Read
Musculoskeletal System Anatomy/Terminology from the Certification Step by
Carol Buck |
|
|
4 (Due Date) |
Review
exercises for physician based coding |
|
|
5 (Due Date) |
Coding
Exam Questions, review questions similar to those on the CPC exam |
|
|
6 (Due Date) |
Review
exercises for terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology Read
Unit I in regards to respiratory/cardiovascular in text book Answer
the review questions at the end of each section and submit answers to
instructor via e-mail |
|
|
7 (Due Date) |
Coding Exam Exercise Ambulatory Coding review
exercises Read Unit 1 Female and Male
systems Answer review questions at
the end of each section and e-mail to instructor the answers |
|
|
8 (Due Date) |
Mid-term coding exam test |
|
|
9 (Due Date) |
Coding review exercises for
Inpatient Review exercises for
surgical instruction Read information regarding
prepartion steps to take the National Exam. |
|
|
10 (Due Date) |
Reimbursement issues
related to National Exam Read Unit II Reimbursement Issues in the Certification
Step book. Answer questions to
reimbursement quiz and send to instructor via e-mail |
|
|
11 (Due Date) |
Instructions
to students for scheduling the National Exam they want to schedule. Use
of website for the specific exam student will be taking |
|
|
12 |
Coding
and billing review practice exercises for the National Exam Read
Unit I urinary, digestive systems from text book. Answer quizzes at the end of each section. |
|
|
13 (Due Date) |
Read Unit III from text
book up to the Pathology/Lab section Coding exercises provided
by instructor |
|
|
14 |
Read Unit III from text
book from Pathology/Lab to the end of the unit. Coding exercises provided
by instructor |
|
|
15 |
Coding Review |
|
|
16 |
Final Exam Coding Challenge in Chapter IV |
|
The instructional methods used include internet lecture, CD Activities, workbook completion, group assignments, and collaborative projects. Students will be required to complete reading assignments, chapter reviews, case studies, participate in threaded discussions with other classmates on topics determined by instructor, complete assignments and examinations of knowledge, and demonstrate skill competency using a specific internet platform. Students must participate in all activities, as well as accurately complete assignments and examinations within the internet platform in a timely manner. Therefore it is imperative that students have a reliable internet provider, computer hardware, and email address to succeed in this course.
Evaluation is directly related to the
performance objectives.
Performance is measured by examination,
assignments, and/or quizzes.
The letter grade is based on the percentage of
the total weighted points earned throughout the semester based on the following
scale:
A = 90 to 100%
B = 80 to 89%
C = 70 to 79%
D = 60 to 69%
F = 59% and below
Seventy-five percent of the final grade is
based on chapter tests that evaluate knowledge of the text information and
ability to code patient services. Ten percent or five points (which is the
greater) will be deducted from each examination score that is not completed by
its due date. This rule reinforces the need for on-time performance. Any
make-up examination must be completed within 7 days of the scheduled
examination or no points will be awarded for the examination.
Twenty-five percent of the final grade is based on comprehensive final
examination scheduled during the semester’s designated finals week. Further details and information will be
provided closer to time of exam.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Absences that occur due to students participating in official
college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such
as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for
each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to
make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor and
should not be penalized for the absence.
Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of
the student’s planned participation in the event. Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility
to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.
Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor,
they are expected to attend class. If a
student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the
course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student
is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the
right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course. Once the student has been dropped for
excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student,
stating that he or she has been dropped.
A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by
submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of
the registrar’s notification. If the
student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be
notified.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN
Student
gain will be determined by student improvement in each of the areas of student
competencies.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to
academic pursuits. Academic integrity in
coursework is a specific requirement.
Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of
Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College
Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.
CELL PHONE POLICY
Student cell phones and
pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception
for special circumstances.
·
NOTE: If you are a student with a disability
who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
please notify the Director of Advising
and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280
or the Dean, Ottawa Campus,
785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible.
You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to
determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging
any necessary accommodations.
· The Director of Advising and Counseling in now located in the Student Union on the Chanute Campus.
· The Assistant Dean’s phone extension on the Ottawa campus is 305.
Note: Information
and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC. Changes will be published in writing and made
available to students.