I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Intermediate Procedure Coding

2. Course Prefix & Number:
HINS 2142

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 4

4. Course Description:

The focus of this class is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services.  This will be authentic coding.  We look at case studies and more complex code assignments using CPT.  Comparison will be shown contrasting the ICD-9-CM & ICD-10-PCS procedure coding systems at an introductory level.  Will also focus on creating and coding scenarios using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT procedure codes.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Previous Coding (DX & Proc) Experience

9. Co-requisite Courses:

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

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Health Informatics Specialist, AAS

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:

• demonstrate professionalism
• interpret HIPAA rules
• list the uses of ICD 9 & 10/PCS procedure codes
• list the uses of CPT procedure codes
• identify the characteristics of the alphabetic index & tabular list
• examine guidelines for reporting surgical procedures
• understand the steps to accurate coding
• code to the highest level of specificity
• code using modifiers when appropriate
• know what is meant by an unlisted procedure or service
• state the purpose of a special report
• understand the contents of a surgical package or global package
• code the use of anesthesia
• understand the format of the Medicine section of the CPT code book
• code procedures for numerous body systems
• explain the difference between in-patient and out-patient coding
• define principal procedure

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes
   • Resources
     • ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
     • ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
     • 1995 Guidelines for E/M Services
     • 1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management
     • CPT Updates
     • HCPCS Updates
2. Modifiers
3. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
4. E/M audits
5. Anesthesia
6. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery
7. Integumentary System
8. Musculoskeletal System
9. Respiratory System
10. Cardiovascular System
11. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum & Diaphragm
12. Digestive System
13. Urinary & Male Genital System
14. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System & Maternity Care & Delivery
15. Endocrine & Nervous System
16. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory & Operating Microscope
17. Radiology
18. Pathology/Laboratory
19. Medicine
20. Inpatient Coding