1. Ability to utilize health information management systems as related to coding
2. Gain encoding proficiency

1. Ability to utilize both coding books and 3M coders

1. Develop skills/systems to determine diagnostic/procedural accuracy to apply ICD 10 codes for E/M setting

1. Apply and validate coding accuracy using documented information found in the medical chart

1. Understand and apply regulations and guidelines as they apply to primary coding
2. Understand and apply regulations and guidelines as they apply to primary procedures

1. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and support documentation

1. Develop strong ability to work collaboratively with other coders, supervisors and personnel

1. Apply policies and procedures to comply with Medicare
2. Apply policies and procedures to comply with Medicaid
3. Apply policies and procedures related to Medicaid managed care plans
4. Apply policies and procedures to comply with private insurers and State regulations

1. Support accurate billing through coding

1. Understand and apply established guidelines such as the National Correct Coding Initiative to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirement

1. Participate in HIPAA training
2. Participate in other employer specific training

Focus on medical terminology: students learn to articulate concepts of body systems, components within individual systems, and relationships between systems including the terminology of body systems relevant to disease, diagnostic and therapeutic tests, and procedures

An introduction to computers and their use in information processing, Use computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet applications

The organization of the human body, the definition of the terminology used to describe the location and function of anatomical structures, the outline of the basic chemical concepts essential for understanding physiological processes.

Combination of the study of human disease processes and treatments. Discussion of etiology and pathogenesis of diseases along with the application of diagnostic procedures and patient care. Includes pathology and underlying principles of the human systems along with characteristics of typical drugs, side effects, cautions, and interactions.

Payment systems, including those for ambulatory care settings and reimbursement responsibilities.

Legal principles and terminology, as well as health records as legal documents, administration of the law, legal aspects of healthcare facilities, medical staff organization, privacy, and security.

Introduction to professional fee coding, including scope of services and comparing and contrasting to facility fee coding.

The historical development of classification systems for documenting diagnoses and procedures. Application of current and future coding systems as well as coding clinical guidelines for diseases and procedures. Compliance and ethics are stressed in each lesson.

In depth study of diagnosis coding using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) classification system.

An in depth study of procedural coding using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) classification system and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system.

Study of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) classification systems, the Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) system, and HCPCS Level II classification systems. Students will demonstrate mastery of coding conventions, coding principles, and official inpatient and outpatient guidelines using case studies.

Students use the skills they have learned in diagnostic and procedural coding and apply it to experiential learning through virtual and/or fieldbased coding practice.