HLTH-8102A Medical Coding I

Prerequisites CSFT-8063B or equivalent, HLTH-8010A , and WKSP-8000
Prepare for the nationally recognized Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Learn the rules and regulations of ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Disease, 10th Ed., Clinical Modification) allowing you to apply coding skills to medical services provided in the medical office. Analyze written descriptions of diseases, disorders, and injuiries and translate them into ICD-10-CM codes to their highest level of specificity for medical insurance billing. Web-based learning will enhance classroom lectures. Students can access Canvas at My Macomb. Text required.

Contact Hours: 33

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Learning Outcomes

Apply critical thinking skills to interpret medical information.
Identify accurate diagnostic codes for medical codes.
Explain the uses of coding conventions when assigning codes.
Apply the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Discuss disease processes in relationship to medical coding.

Topics

Diagnostic codes for medical coding.
Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Organization and documentation of medical codes.

Activities/Resources

Lecture.
Web-enhanced learning.
Coding practice.

Evaluation
Students will confidentially evaluate this course by completing the Student Evaluation of Class form distributed at the last class session.

Successful Completion
The number of contact hours for this class is 33. The score requirement to pass the class is 70%. Exercises, assignments, and quizzes will be given weekly. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. Attendance is necessary for your success in this course.

Textbook
ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians 2017, 1st Edition, by Optum360. Published by Cengage Learning. Spiral bound version.

Conquer Medical Coding 2017, 2nd Edition, by Jurek, Mosay, and Neris. Published by F.A. Davis. Textbook and workbook.

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