13 courses with the subject MCOD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MCOD 1045Medical Terminology for Medical Coders3
Medical Terminology for Medical Coders focuses on the medical language ? identifying medical term elements, prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations. Construction, definition and pronunciation of terms that relate to the structure and function of the human body, system-related diseases and medical procedures will be addressed. In addition, a variety of medical record reports will be analyzed and interpreted by incorporating the understanding of the medical language. Major Content Areas analyze and interpret patient surgical reports construct and deconstruct medical terms to define medical terms identify and define common prefixes used in the medical language identify and define medical combining forms identify and define common suffixes used in the medical language identify and define common medical abbreviations analyze and interpret patient progress notes Learning Outcomes Demonstrate construction of medical terms using the word elements. Demonstrate deconstruction of medical terms when defining medical terms Apply understanding of medical terms for interpretation of medical reports Define the meaning of medical abbreviations. Demonstrate singular to plural conversion of medical terms. Define the various word elements found in medical terms: word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Describe the diagnostic procedures and tests for the specialty areas. Define medical terms for the specialty areas.
This course provides basic information about common disease conditions affecting various body systems. There is a focus on the general principles of disease and signs and symptoms of specific disease processes. Major concepts include diagnostic tests, treatment modalities, and medication protocols related to specific disease processes. Major Content Areas Common symptoms of disease condition for each body system Common etiologies of disease conditions Prognoses for various disease conditions Diagnostic procedures used to identify disease conditions Common treatment plans for various disease conditions Common complementary/integrative treatments for disease conditions Learning Outcomes List the signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction Compare and contrast infection and communicable diseases Describe the main classifications for cancer Define medical terms relating to cardiovascular diseases Describe the four types of leukemia. Identify the difference between human illness and human disease processes Identify diagnostic procedures and possible treatment for coronary diseases List diagnostic procedures used in disease identification. List the cause of various respiratory disorders Identify treatment therapies for respiratory diseases
MCOD 1361Health Information Management Essentials3
Health Information Management (HIM) Essentials teaches about health care records management in the United States. While the focus in on today’s healthcare environment students also learn history of healthcare laws. Students demonstrate an understanding of the need for patient consent, the importance of patient privacy and security laws, as well as the vital role specialty societies and accreditation authorities play in HIM. Students gain hands on experience in a simulated electronic record to experience how technology is used in HIM to obtain high-quality patient centered care. Students learn how to navigate within the electronic medical record, abstract meaningful patient data, and strengthen critical thinking skills needed to succeed in the health care arena. Major Content Areas Practice in a simulated electronic medical record Meaningful use of electronic medical records Careers and Credentials in HIM Patient-centered quality care Maintaining patient medical records Accrediting agencies History of health care in the United States Regulations impacting HIM Consent, privacy, and security of personal health information Learning Outcomes Evaluate information within the electronic medical record to successfully abstract Illustrate application of Federal and State laws including privacy law, security law, consent for care legislation, retention of records requirements and legal ownership of medical records. Abstract data to analyze if the care provided to patients is improving clinical outcomes. Explain how proper use of the electronic medical record enables maintenance and delivery of higher quality health data Understand the importance of accreditation and identify accrediting bodies such as the JointCommission. Identify the history of healthcare delivery in the United States including the role of patients, providers, specialty societies, insurers and regulators. Identify how patients develop their own personal health record and how patient engagement in healthcare correlates with higher quality of care. Analyze the different Jobs within HIM and the different opportunities to become certified within the HIM field. Successfully navigate within a simulated electronic medical record
The course emphasizes the medical revenue cycle’s ten steps that clearly identify all the components needed to successfully manage the medical insurance claims process. Students will learn how broad pressure to control costs in the healthcare industry creates a complex billing environment, including: How payment has shifted from straightforward fee-for-service insurance to a complex mixture of contracts with payers. Why providers must ensure patient satisfaction and also use health information technology effectively and efficiently to receive maximum appropriate payment for their services.Examine additional pressure results from federal government prosecution of health care fraud and abuse as a top policy objective. HIPAA and HITECH hae also created new privacy, security, transactions, and code sets laws, including the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS, that must be implemented. Failure to comply with proper billing and coding procedures can have significant financial and legal consequeces. Major Content Areas Medical Insurance and Billing:Major types of medical insurance, payers and regulations.HIPAA,HITECH Privacy, Security and Electronic Health Care Transactions, Code Sets, Breach Notification Rules. Claims:General Procedures for calculating reimbursement, how to bill compliantly, and preparing and transmitting claims Claim Follow-Up and Payment Processing:Major third party private and government sponsored payers? procedures and regulations along with specific filing guidelines.How to handle payment from payers, follow up and appeal claims, and correctly bill and collect from patients.Complete primary/secondary claims, processing payments from payers, and handling patients? accounts.Complete CMS 1500 form. Learning Outcomes Illustrate the complete billing cycle from pre-registration procedures to finalpayment of services. Demonstrate the financial calculations of claims adjustment and claims payment procedures. Obtain timely and accurate patient demographic information,insurance verification and authorizations while collecting time pf service payments. Describe the different types of medical insurance, their characteristics and eligibility requirements. Determine the coordination of benefits for patients with more than one insurance plan. Complete HIPAA compliant health care claims for Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payers.
MCOD 1380Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare3
Prerequisites MCOD 1361 This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory, practice and management of quality improvement processes which focuses on quality of patient care in healthcare organizations. Using real life examples and case studies students learn the components of quality improvement for problem-solving, decision-making, time management, and applying quality tools. This course also covers collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting numerical data relating to healthcare services. Students will apply analytical and graphic tools used in performance and quality improvement. Major Content Areas Measuring customer satisfaction Communicating performance improvement activities and recommendations Continuous monitoring and improvement functions Performance improvement model Aggregating and analyzing data Organizing and evaluating performance improvement Identifying performance improvement opportunities Management of performance improvement programs Learning Outcomes Assess the significance of outcomes and proactive risk reduction in PI methodology and identify how brainstorming and the nominal group technique are important PI activities. Compare the differences between internal and external benchmarks, use common healthcare data collection tools, and analyze data displayed in graphic form. Explain the importance of measuring and improving customer satisfaction in healthcare. Identify the cyclical nature of PI activities be able to distinguish between organization wide PI and team-based PI activities. Analyze methods for PI in controlling infection disease, decreasing risk exposure, reducing waste, reducing abuse and fraud, and building safe medication management. Explain the usefulness and importance of teamwork, team charters, team roles, ground rules, listening and questioning to improve the effectiveness of PI activities. Describe the reasons why contemporary information technologies are important management tools used to track employee performance improvement.
This course is an introduction to pharmacology principles. Students will learn the classifications of medications and be introduced to generic, trade, chemical and official names for drugs. Common pharmacological abbreviations will be learned. Medications used to treat symptoms and disease for each body system will be introduced. Possible side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications will be addressed. Major Content Areas trade names of medications common side effects of various medications common medications to treat dermatological conditions common medications to treat cardiovascular conditions common medications to treat lymphatic conditions common medications to treat respiratory conditions classification of drugs generic names of medications common medications to treat musculoskeletal conditions common pharmaceutical abbreviations Learning Outcomes Identify common drugs and treatments for disorders and diseases of body systems (e.g., gastrointestinal, reproductive, etc.) Identify classifications of medications Identify dosage terms and routes of administration of drugs Identify terminology and abbreviations that are associated with pharmacology Identify over the counter preparations
This hands-on class immerses students into to the ICD-10-CM alpha-numeric diagnostic classification system for physician-based medical coding. Students abstract diagnostic statements from medical case studies and apply the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for accurate medical coding. Students learn about human diseases and how the ICD-10-CM classifies different diseases and injuries. Major Content Areas Current ICD-10-CM Conventions Review of anatomy and physiology diagrams in ICD-10-CM (AAPC edition) Abstracting from the medical record ICD-10-CM Alpha Index Reliable web resources for diseases/injury information (i.e. Mayo Clinic, NIH, CDC) Using ICD-10-CM Tabular Notes Review of tables and flow charts in ICD-10-CM (AAPC edition) Discussion and use of electronic medical record in coding Chapter specific guidelines (i.e. infectious diseases, neoplasms, pregnancy) Steps involved in coding case examples Learning Outcomes Identify the names and purposes of the different coding languages utilized in the hospital and clinic setting. Distinguish how outpatient professional fee coding is different from facility coding. Evaluate which official ICD-10-CM Guidelines apply to a medical case and successfully apply the rules. Utilize appropriate sources, such as a medical dictionary, or reputable web references to research unknown medical terms, symptoms, diseases, and injuries. Successfully utilize the current ICD-10-CM Manual to correctly code multiple cases in each chapter of the ICD-10-CM manual. Successfully abstract the key words for medical diagnoses.
This course provides an introduction and study of each chapter of the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology Codes (CPT). Students learn the importance of accuracy in CPT coding. Direct learning occurs as students code medical cases throughout the semester. Current regulations and established AMA guidelines in code assignments are taught in this course. Students learn to use HCPCS Level II codes and modifiers. The class provides a solid foundation in CPT procedural coding Major Content Areas HCPCS II coding AMA guidelines and chapter specific information Coding exercises in a simulated electronic medical record AMA CPT codes for all chapters of CPT, including modifiers, new technology and quality reporting codes Documentation requirements for notes and surgical records AMA formatting of CPT codes including use of indentation and symbols Learning Outcomes Utilize approved references such as medical dictionaries or valid on line sites (i.e. Mayo Clinic, NIH, CDC) to reference medical terminology and medical procedures. Demonstrate the correct processes used in the AMA CPT manual to correctly solve coding questions. Identify and define the purpose of each of the code sets used in medical coding in hospital, clinic, and other settings. Identify the process of querying physicians when needed. Apply HCPC II codes and modifiers to medical questions/cases. Abstract key words from medical case studies/questions to determine main terms used for interpreting medical terminology into CPT codes. Illustrate comprehension of chapter specific guidelines by accurately coding specialty services and procedures Use the simulated electronic medical record to abstract key procedural terms from documentation needed information for CPT coding.
Variable Credits N This course prepares emerging Medical Coding, Health Information Management & Revenue Cycle students to meet the demands of Leadership and Management in the healthcare setting. Students will learn evidenced based management approaches, skills, and leadership principles. Major Content Areas Performance Management The Power of Vision Leadership Variables The Empowerment of People Leadership Principles Development Others The Importance of Ethics Multiplying Effectiveness Understanding People Learning Outcomes Apply principles and practices of effective leadership. Explore how effective leaders develop others, help people through change, and maintain resilience through work-life balance. Identify practical steps to empower others and develop and high-performance workplace. Explore how social influence (leadership) is determined by the complex interaction of leader, follower, and situational factors. Recognize the role of personality in the leadership process, how to match the right person to the right job, and delegate effectively. Understand leader’s task is to determine direction, create a positive work culture and ensure results. Discover how to foster a high-performance workplace through personal example, goal setting, positive reinforcement, addressing deficiencies, benchmarking success, and performance improvement.
MCOD 1430Legal Principles for Health Professionals3
This course introduces legislation for healthcare professionals and medical coding staff. Students learn how Federal and State laws impact patient rights as they study the need for and the importance of informed consent, patient privacy, medical records security, professional liability, and workplace legalities. Compliance with contracts and public duties of health care practitioners are evaluated. Historical case examples are utilized and the need to protect patient rights regardless of race, gnder, class, veteran status, sexuality, religion, or ability is emphasized. A variety of ethical issues in health care are explored, as well as an examination of future trends in health care. Major Content Areas Privacy, Security and Fraud Stakeholders, Cost and Patient Rights Health Information and Technology Laws Law, Courts and Contracts Health Care Laws Making Ethical Decisions Ethics and Law Workplace Legalities Medical Record Laws Learning Outcomes Examine the implications of violating the various health care laws. Identify the distinct categories of key stakeholders in the healthcare industry Evaluation and comparison of current patient protection laws, such as patient consent, to historical cases in which patient rights were violated. Recognize the functions and distribution of responsibility between the federal, state and local governments pertinent to health care. Define both legal and ethical terms as used in health care. Identify the specific laws pertaining to health care professionals and facilities. Define fundamental health care ethical principles as they apply to all providers of care and services. Examine future trends in health care that may have legal and/or ethical implications
Prerequisites MCOD 1045 , MCOD 1410 Advanced Coding further prepares students in hospital and clinic professional fee coding. Specialty medical coding is emphasized. Along with application of AMA CPT procedure codes, HCPC II codes and ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes, students are introduced to the American Dental Association (ADA) procedural coding system and guidelines. Students will be introduced to an electronic encoder and evaluate how this technology assist coders on the job. Critical thinking and use of current resources is taugh including the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Policies on medical necessity. Major Content Areas Specialty Medical Coding Practice ICD-10-CM Conventions and Guidelines AMA CPT Guidelines HCPCS II Codes CMS Medical Necessity Policies??? ADA Codes and Guidelines Evaluation and Management Coding Practice Electronic Encoder Learning Outcomes Accurate utilization of ADA codes and guidelines for dental practices. Identify the role of electronic encoders and coding programs in the workplace. Explore and identify interest in specialty coding areas Research and identify CMS Medical Necessity Policies for specialties and procedures. Identify the role of a Certified Professional coder’s (CPC) in terms of ethical behavior, accurate coding and compliance assists the employer Application of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS II manuals coding conventions, rules and guidelines.
This course is designed to prepare students to be a Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A), which is a medical coding workforce requirement. The course content is licensed through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and focuses on diagnostic and procedural coding skills needed to pass the AAPC CPC examination at the end of the class. Students will use the International Classification of Diseases, the American Medical Association Current Procedures, and the level II Health Care Common Procedure Coding System to code medical cases which represent moderate and complex practical applications of the skills needed in the medical coding career. Learning Outcomes By using anatomy and physiology illustrations n the CPT manual, the ICD-10-CM manual, and the HCPCS medical coding manuals, students will correctly code cases in class. Students will demonstrate test taking techniques such as the process of deduction and the critical thinking skills needed for the CPC exam Apply the Center for Medicare rules for utilizing HCPC codes to medical cases.. Using the: ICD-10-CM coding book, the CPT manual and the HCPCS II manuals and course content, the student will demonstrate the correct understanding of medical terminology through accurate coding of medical cases Students will demonstrate advanced skills is abstracting medical and surgical terms from the case studies to efficiently code cases needed to pass the CPC exam. Students will complete multiple interactive questions in topic areas of The Business of Medicine, Integumentary System, Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory, Hemic, Lymphatic, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Urinary, Male Genital System, Female Reproductive System, Endocrine System, Nervous System, Eye and Ocular Adnexa, Auditory System, Anesthesia, Radiology, Pathology/Laboratory, Evaluation and Management and Medicine Sections Apply the Official ICD-10-CM guidelines by demonstrating the correct application of these guidelines to medical cases. Apply the American Medical Association guidance and rules for correct Current Procedural Coding to medical cases. Students will practice taking the CPC using three official AAPC Practice Exams.
