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MEDICAL CODING OST 204 3 Credit Hours

SYLLABUS

Fall 2011 Monday and Wednesday 11:00-12:15 Room # 225

Savanna Garrity Medical Information Technology Program Coordinator Office # 269 (270) 824-8645 [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS Monday – Wednesday 9:30-11:00 Tuesday - Thursday 8:30-9:30 Friday by appointment

Madisonville Community College 2000 College Drive Madisonville KY 42431 (270) 821-2250 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Develops medical coding skills using ICD-9, CPT, DRGs, APCs, and HCPCS coding systems as applied. Includes other reimbursement methods and medical insurance concepts.

PREREQUISITES OR COREQUISITES

OST 104

COURSE OBJECTIVES  Code procedures using CPT, ICD-9, APC’s, DRG’s, and HCPCS.  Code diagnoses using ICD-9 coding.  Complete UB 92 form, HCFA 1500s, and other claim forms.  Code with the use of modifiers and guidelines for HCPCS Level II coding of non- physician services, durable medical equipment and supplies.  Read and interpret health record documentation from case studies that affect the inpatient and outpatient stay.  Apply Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set definitions to select the principal diagnosis, principal procedures, complications and co-morbid conditions, and significant procedures that require coding.

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

I. Communicate Effectively 1. Read and listen with comprehension.  Assessed with classroom exercises and Textbook CD-Rom exercises. 2 Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means.  Assessed with in-class group projects. Students will work in teams of two to four members. II. Think Critically 1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions.  Assessed with final examination that will be a replica of the certification examination give by the American Academy of Professional Coders. 2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials.  Assessed with various Case studies and final examination. 3. Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem.  Assessed with case Studies, in class assignments and examinations.

III. Learn Independently 1. Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information.  Assessed with case studies, in-class assignments and examinations. INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD

A major part of the class time is used for lecture presentation; however, other methods will be used as an adjunct to lectures in order to clarify technical material and involve the student population. Demonstration is used to clarify difficult concepts and illustrated job skills. There will be time for questions regarding the subject matter, class discussions, games, drills, review of homework, and quizzes, video presentations, and group activities. Homework varies depending on the student and chapter material. Average homework ranges from one to 4 hours per week.

REQUIRED TEXTS Step-by Step Medical Coding Text and workbook 2010 edition, Carol Buck, WB Saunders Publishing. ICD-9-CM HCPCS CPT

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES AND REFERENCES

 Set of highlighter pens  Folders to keep papers organized  A Medical Dictionary

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITES

Each student is responsible to

 Be on time, dependable, reliable, and motivated to learn  Maintain a positive attitude toward the work and be honest in the desire to succeed  Show respect for fellow students and work cooperatively with them when asked to do so on assignments or projects  All work must have the student’s name, date, class name and the exercise in the upper right corner of the paper.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Because regular attendance is important to your success, you are expected to attend all class sessions as scheduled. If you know you will be arriving late or need to leave early, please notify me ahead of time. In the event of an absence, you are responsible to obtain the homework assignment(s) and notify me prior to the absence. You may call my voice mail at (270) 824-8645 to leave a message. There are critical times during the course when making up work even from one absence will be extremely difficult.

LATE WORK

Lake homework will receive a 10% reduction. You have one week to turn in late work.

EXTRA CREDIT A variety of extra credit assignments will be offered throughout the course. These assignments are not designed to “make up” missed work. They are designed to give students an opportunity to practice skills and do projects that will help increase their knowledge and boost their grade. Each extra credit assignment has a point value; however, this value should not be confused with other points that are being obtained for regular course work. If you are absent on a day that an extra credit assignment is given then you will not be given the opportunity to make it up.

QUESTIONS

Sometimes questions are not thought of until after the class has been dismissed. If you have a concern or an unanswered question, please drop in during my office hours or call my voice mail (270) 824-8645 and leave your name, date, and time you called, your question, and within the next two days, I will return your call. I will be glad to speak to you regarding you concerns.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Students can withdraw from class until the date given in the printed class schedule. If you find it necessary to withdraw from class, please be sure to file an official drop card with Admissions. You will not be removed from the class roll if you merely stop coming.

GRADING POLICY

Grades for the lab will be based upon assignments only.

ASSIGNMENTS 40% EXAMINATIONS 50% ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION 10%

ENGLISH WRITING POLICY

“To communicate using Standard English, your writing will be evaluated by utilized various assignments. With further attention to the evaluation of your writing, all faculty are expected to call attention to and penalize for errors in English usage and require the rewriting of paper which do not meet acceptable standards,” (CCS Rules, Section V232)

STUDENT SAFETY INFORMATION Madisonville Community College is concerned with the safety of the students attending classes at any of the four campuses. The following points are for your benefit as a student.  In case any life threatening event, call 911. The local emergency responders are better equipped to take care of these situations.  To sign up for the Safety Notification Alert Process (SNAP) go to the MCC webpage and click on the SNAP section. After completing this, you will receive notifications on school closings, inclement weather, and other safety notifications.

 To report a safety concern call the MCC Tip Line at 824-1900 to report safety concerns or suspicious behavior. This line is monitored once a day Monday through Friday.

 There is a Maintenance #836-5330 for students on the North campus for use after the switchboard closes at 4:30. This is a cell phone that is answered by one of the Maintenance & Operations personnel.

 The MCC emergency number is answered by selected personnel during the day and by a cell phone when these are not available. 824-1911

SUPPORT SERVICES

 Medical dictionaries, CPT and ICD-9-CM resources are available in the classroom for your use. Please see me to reserve these items.  The medical software that accompanies the Work text may be loaded on your home computer and is loaded on computers in the classroom. Disability Services If you have a documented disability and need any type of accommodation, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Coordinator. Contact Valerie Wolfe, Disability Resource Coordinator, Room 112 LRC, 270-824-1708.

STUDY TIPS

 Review Syllabus and outline often  Read the assigned lecture material prior to the lecture  Find a quiet, comfortable place to study, one that welcomes you and makes you feel ready to learn. Get into a “posture” for study. Do not lie down or get too comfortable  Manage your study time wisely and study in segments. Do not try to read all the material, answer all the questions, or do all the exercises in one session.  Take breaks during your study time  Make flash cards for key terms. By writing them, reading them, and saying them you will learn them quickly. These are also good for a comprehensive review.  Take flash cards and other study materials with you to different places. You never know when you may have a few minutes to learn a term or review a concept  Study with a partner or in a group.  Highlight important information in the textbook. Mark in the margins, note questions, and use the entire book as a study guide.  Take notes as you read, or develop a chapter outline  Seek help if you are having difficulties, consult with your instructor, and do not wait until you fall behind in the class.  Do not cram the night before a test. Study for several days. Learn relaxation techniques to calm yourself if you have test anxiety.

STUDENT RESOURCES

Library http://courses.madcc.kctcs.net/library/loman.html

Job Bank http://www.ajb.dni.us/seeker/seach/

Student Code of Conduct: http://www.kctcs.edu/en/Students/Admissions/Academic_Policies/Code_of_Student_Conduct.aspx

COURSE OUTLINE

DATE MATERIAL TO BE CHAPTER REVIEW COVERED DUE DATES August 16 Syllabus, Chapter 1 August 18 Chapter 1 August 23 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 due August 25 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 due August 30 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 due September 1 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 due September 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 due September 8 Test 1-6 and Chapter 6 Review September 13 Chapter 7 September 15 Chapter 13 Chapter 7 September 20 Chapter 14 Chapter 13 September 22 Chapter 15 Chapter 14 September 27 Chapter 15 September 29 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 October 4 Chapter 16 October 6 Test 7,13-16 and Chapter 16 Review October 18 Chapter 17 October 20 Chapter 18 Chapter 17 October 25 Chapter 19 Chapter 18 October 27 Chapter 20 Chapter 19 November 1 Chapter 21 Chapter 20 November 3 Chapter 22 Chapter 21 November 8 Test 17-22 and Chapter 22 Review November 10 Chapter 23 November 15 Chapter 24 Chapter 23 November 17 Chapter 25 Chapter 24 November 22 Chapter 25 November 29 Chapter 26 Chapter 25 December 1 Chapter 27 Chapter 26 December 6 Test 23-27 and Chapter 27 Review