I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Medical Coding III
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HINS 2142
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
4. Course Description:
The focus of this class is to reinforce the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding systems and then apply the rules to code patient services. The course will use authentic coding using case scenarios. The course will introduce students to the auditing process for clinic services and inpatient and outpatient hospital services. The course will conclude with a certification exam prep/review for students interesting in pursuing a professional coding certification.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
No placement tests required |
Score: |
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6. Prerequisite Courses:
HINS 2142 - Medical Coding III
All Course(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| HINS 2140 | Intermediate Diagnosis Coding | 4 cr. |
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HINS 2142 - Medical Coding III
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Alexandria Technical College, MEDS 1641 Intermediate Procedure Coding, 3 credits
Anoka Technical College, ADSC 1249 Adv. Coding & Reimbursement, 2 credits
Anoka Technical College, ADSC 1252 Professional Practice for Coding Specialist, 3 credits
Anoka Technical College, ADSC 1240 Coding & Reimbursement for Physican Services, 3 credits
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
College of St. Scholastica, June 2014 (CSS course equivalent HIM 4232 Ambulatory Reimbursement Systems)
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Healthcare Administratiave Specialist, AAS
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Identify procedure codes from either written index form or computer. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Choose codes by using an index and then verify accurate codes through the code book tabular list. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Assign medical codes through the use of an Encoder program. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Analyze and utilize E/M audit form.
- Utilize and use the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting;
- Assign and audit services and diagnosis code for the various specialty services;
- Examine the structure, function, terminology, pathophysiology, and abbreviation for the various systems;
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical reimbursement issues;
- Demonstrate coding ability by assigning CPT codes;
- Demonstrate coding ability by assigning HCPCS codes;
- Demonstrate coding ability by assigning ICD-10-CM codes;
- Demonstrate coding ability be completing assigned "real life" case codes;
- Demonstrate ability to apply reimbursement guidelines;
- Explain the basic concepts of ICD-10-PCS; and
- Create a personal plan for preparation for the certification exam.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
- Review the basics of E/M
- Hospital inpatient services and diagnosis coding
- Consultations, prolonged services, standby, and critical care
- Neonatal care and preventative medicine
- Medicine
- Immune globullins/immunizations/vaccines
- Infusions/hydrations
- Psychiatry
- Dialysis.
- Vascular diagnostic studies
- Central nervous system
- Chemotherapy administration
- Photodynamic therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Nutritional therapy
- Special services
- Radiology
- Radiology and component coding
- CMS-1500 form and CMS-1450 form
- Contrast and facility specifics
- CT scans and reconstruction
- Ultrasounds
- Radiation oncology
- Nuclear medicine
- Pathology and Laboratory
- Superbill/requisition form, panels, assays, and chemistry
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Office testing
- Transfusion medicine
- Anatomic pathology and consultations
- Cytopathology
- Surgical pathology
- Integumentary
- Debridement
- Skin tags
- Lesion measurement and closure
- Nails and HCPCS modifiers
- Wound repair
- Tissue transfers, grafts and flaps
- Breast procedures
- E/M Services and Cardiovascular System
- Coronary artery bypass grafts
- Pacemakers
- Echocardiography
- Stress tests
- Myocardial perfusion scan and ejection fraction
- Cardiac cathertization
- Angioplasty
- Cardioversion
- Digestive System, Hemic/Lymphatic System, and Mediastinum/Diaphragm
- External procedures
- Hemorrhoid grading and catheters
- Open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic procedures
- Hernia repair
- Hemic/lymphatic coding
- Diaphragm repair
- Musculoskeletal System
- Arthocentesis and fractures
- Fixation
- Excisions
- Biopsy
- Repair, revision and reconstruction.
- Fracture treatment
- Manipulation
- Amputation
- Respiratory System
- Spirometry
- Sleep studies
- Pulmonary stress test
- Septoplasty
- Thoracentesis
- Endoscopic procedures
- Urinary
- Dialysis services
- Bladder and kidney calculus
- Renal failure
- Endocrine System
- Nervous System
- Craniotomy and craniectomy
- Shunt
- Lumbar puncture
- Pump implants
- Laminotomy
- Spinal fusion
- Electroencephalography
- Eye System
- Ocular adnexa
- Cataract removal
- Photocoagulation
- Ectropion and entropion
- Epiphora
- Auditory System
- Ear
- Myringotomy
- Tympanostomy
- Anesthesia
- Physical status modifiers
- Multiple procedures
- Conscious sedation
- General anesthesia
- Certification Prep/Review
- Body Systems
- Anatomy
- TerminologyPathophysiology
- Reimbursement Issues
- CPT and HCPCS Coding
- CPT/HCPCS Level I Modifiers
- Surgery
- Radiology
- Pathology and laboratoryMedicine
- ICD-10-CM Coding
- Examinations