Northland Community and Technical College · Courses
ADMM
14 courses with the subject ADMM, 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.
ADMM 1110Intro Health Info Mgmt 2/1/03
This course is a study of recordkeeping practices in hospitals and physician's offices. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization, patient record content, release of patient information, forms control and design, indexes and registers, reimbursement, regulatory and accrediting agencies, and alternate healthcare delivery systems. The student will learn about the role of the health information professional and how the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) role is integral to the healthcare delivery system. Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers medical office tasks performed by the medical office assistant. Medical topics covered include health care careers, legal and ethical responsibilities, medical appointments, telephone techniques, health information management, and medical office management. Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisite: HLTH1106
This course is an introduction to transcription of dictated medical reports used in a variety of medical facilities. Emphasis is placed on proper formatting, building transcription proficiency, and application of medical transcription style as defined by the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI). Prerequisite(s): BIOL2260, BIOL2262, HLTH1106, and Keyboarding skill of 40 wpm.
This course covers appropriate usage of medical language in written documentation. Authentic medical documentation will be reviewed. Proofreading for spelling errors, analysis of content, and proper pronunciation of medical language are emphasized. A solid foundation of medical terminology is necessary for success in this class. Prerequisite(s): HLTH1106
This course provides information related to medical billing and health insurance. Topics covered include billing and procedures in the medical office, types of health insurance coverage, insurance claim processes and related ethical and legal issues. Prerequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to prepare students to assign Current Procedural Coding Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes for services provided in a medical office and other outpatient facilities with entry level proficiency. Course topics include CPT and HCPCS Level II coding, 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 59
This course is an introduction to diagnosis coding and hospital procedure coding for billing and insurance purposes. Topics include the basis for classifying and indexing diagnoses and hospital procedures for the purpose of standardization, retrieval, and statistical analysis. The course prepares students to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic codes supported by medical documentation with entry- level proficiency. Prerequisite(s): HLTH1106, BIOL2260, BIOL2262
Advanced Transcription is a continuation of ADMM1130 Medical Transcription with emphasis placed on independent practice techniques used in a medical transcription setting. This course is designed to improve proofreading and editing skills and provides an introduction to speech recognition technology. The course focuses on proper formatting, appropriate terminology and development of transcription proficiency. Prerequisite(s): ADMM1130
This course develops the student's sense of ethical and civic responsibility by identifying and analyzing circumstances in which ethical dilemmas occur specific to medical coding and reimbursement. Students will apply professional standards through a variety of case studies and examples within professional settings. Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisites: ADMM1160, ADMM1165
This course is designed to transition the learner's knowledge of billing and coding concepts to billing and coding in a hospital environment. The course provides an introduction to the hospital environment, billing process, and reimbursement methodologies. Discussion on the relationship between billing, coding, documentation, claims forms and reimbursement is presented to provide an overall view of the connection between various elements in the billing process. Prerequisite(s): ADMM1150, ADMM1160, ADMM1165
This course is a continuation of ADM1160 and emphasizes coding in a medical office and other outpatient care facilities. The course utilizes practical examples to reinforce coding principles. Course topics include Current Procedural Terminology and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (CPT/HCPCS), and legal and ethical issues related to outpatient coding practices. Prerequisite(s): ADMM1160
This course is a continuation of ADMM1165 with developmental practice to increase proficiency in International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding. The course will apply coding knowledge by abstracting information from patient records for billing and insurance purposes. The course utilizes practical examples to reinforce coding principles. Prerequisite(s): ADMM1165
This course is a hands-on medical simulation course that covers a variety of administrative tasks and bridges the gap between classroom and work experience. It provides an internship/externship-like experience in a medical office. Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides a comprehensive review of topics including coverage of anatomy, medical terminology, pathophysiology, as well as concepts, guidelines, and rules of medical coding. It also provides the necessary tools to understand how to break each case down and translate services, procedures, and diagnoses into the most appropriate codes for reimbursement. There is an emphasis on application of skills within a medical setting. Prerequisite(s): ADMM1160, ADMM1165 2024—25 Northland Course Descriptions Page 60
