Medical Office Coding and Procedures
Medical Office Coding & Procedures (285)PROGRAM OF STUDY |
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Course # | Course Title | Credit | Prerequisite Courses (if applicable) | |
AST | 101 |
Keyboarding I Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports and tabulation. |
2 | |
AST | 102 |
Keyboarding II Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy. |
3 | AST 101 |
ENG | 111 |
College Composition I Introduces and prepares students to the critical processes and fundamentals of writing in academic and professional contexts. Teaches the use of print and digital technologies to promote inquiry. Requires the production of a variety of academic texts, totaling at least 4500 words (15 pages typed) of polished writing. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. |
3 | Readiness for ENG 111 |
HIM | 113 |
Medical Terminology & Disease Processes I Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, stem words, and technical terms; puts emphasis on the causes and treatment of selected disease processes. Part I of II. |
3 | EDE10 and Program/Plan 152, 285, 221-286-01 or 298-02 |
HIM | 130 |
Healthcare Information Systems Teaches basic concepts of microcomputer software (to include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Focuses on microcomputer applications and information systems in the Healthcare environment. Provides a working introduction to electronic health information systems for allied health, teaching students how the adoption of electronic health records affects them as future healthcare professionals. |
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HIM | 150 |
Health Records Management Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function. Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information. Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services. Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data. |
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SDV | 100 |
College Success Skills Assists students in transition to colleges. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and Math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. Required for graduation. |
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FIRST YEAR SPRING |
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ITE | 175 |
Email Essentials Focuses on providing the student with a working knowledge of introductory email function. Includes the basic concepts of customizing email and using all the email capabilities for reading, creating, sending emails, managing calendar functions and managing contacts, tasks, and notes. |
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AST | 141 |
Word Processing I Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. |
3 | AST 101 or equivalent |
Eligible for Microsoft Office Word Core Certification upon completion of AST 141 |
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HIM | 226 |
Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of patient’s health records. |
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HIM | 114 |
Medical Terminology & Disease Processes II Continues the study of prefixes, suffixes, stem words, and technical term; puts emphasis on the causes and treatment of selected disease processes. Part II of II. |
3 | EDE 10 |
HIM | 253 |
Health Records Coding Continues the study of prefixes, suffixes, stem words, and technical term; puts emphasis on the causes and treatment of selected disease processes. Part II of II. |
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HIM | 265 |
Facility Based Medical Coding Students will learn to accurately assign CPT, ICD-9 Level 1, 2 and 3, in addition to HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient facility, and ambulatory surgical centers according to guidelines and rules set forth by the cooperating parties. Students will apply the theory and regulations concerning prospective payment systems (in and out of the facility setting) APC and DRG assignment. |
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SECOND YEAR FALL |
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HIM | 149 |
Introduction to Medical Practice Management Introduces principles of administrative practice management. Examines patient scheduling, records management, financial systems and other systems/procedures. Focuses on the development of organizations and decision making skills utilized by the practice manager. |
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HIM | 151 |
Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Introduces major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focuses on prospective payment systems, managed care, and documentation necessary for appropriate reimbursement. Emphasizes management of practice to avoid fraud. |
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HIM | 254 |
Advanced Coding & Reimbursement Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement. |
4 | HIM 253 |
Eligible for CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), and CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) Exams upon completion of HIM 253 and HIM 254. | ||||
MTH | 132 |
Business Math Provides instruction, review, and drill in percentage, cash and trade discounts, mark-up, payroll, sales, property and other taxes, simple and compound interest, bank discounts, loans, investments, and annuities. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs. |
3 | See Table M for placement information |
NAS | 171 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology Presents the human organ systems and their functions as they relate to allied health science. Part I of II. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. BIO 141/142 and BIO 231/232 serve both transfer and CTE programs. |
4 | Must be Admitted to Plan 181, 152 or 285. |
Social Science or Humanities Elective | 3 | |||
Total Program Credits | 52 |
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.
For Further Information, Contact:
Sabrina Ward |
sward@t9111.com | 276-523-9060 |
Nora Blankenbecler |
nblankenbecler@t9111.com | 276-523-9054 |
Angie Lester |
alester@t9111.com | 276-523-7462 |
Wes Mullins, Assistant Dean of Business & Information Technology |
jmullins@t9111.com | 276-523-9017 |