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3.00 Credits
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
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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, gender, 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.
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3.00 Credits
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 taught including the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Policies on medical necessity.
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4.00 Credits
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.
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1.00 Credits
SPECIAL TOPICS: Medical Coding
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the medical assistant student to the clinical laboratory. Topics covered in this course are laboratory safety, regulations, microscopes, quality assurance, blood collection, basic math, and spirometry. The student will learn to perform evacuated tube, syringe, and butterfly needle venipuncture, as well as capillary puncture. Performance will be on adults only; infant and child methods will be simulated. Students will be expected to participate as both a phlebotomist and as a patient.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the medical assistant student to the clinical skills required for the health care setting.' Topics covered in the course are patient intake, documentation, vital signs, medical asepsis, sterilization of instruments, federal regulations, legal and ethical considerations, assisting providers with exams, sterile technique, first aid and CPR, and coping skills.' Students will obtain First Aid/CPR certification.' Students must participate as a medical assistant and as a patient.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides a foundation for the knowledge and skills required for medical assistant students, as well as other health care career areas. Students will learn about communication, electronic health records, professionalism, medical documents, the health care team, medical documentation, and health care professions.
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the disease process, childhood diseases, infectious/communicable diseases, cancer, congenital diseases, and mental health disorders, as well as disease conditions that affect all body systems. Etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, and treatment options will be presented. This course also includes basic nutritional concepts.
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