Basic Diagnostic Coding Systems
Required Texts
MindTap for: Green, M.A. 3-2-1
code it! 9th ed. (2021). Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 9780357516065
ICD-10-CM 2021: The
complete official codebook with guidelines. (2021). American Medical
Association.
ISBN: 9781640160828
You will need to keep
the codebook from this course for use in future courses. Download the book to
your computer to have perpetual and offline access.
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to medical coding and billing in the
medical practice. This course covers the basis of coding and billing issues
including diagnosis, ICD-10-CM, current procedure coding, and coding
compliance. This course introduces student to ethics, legal aspects, and
anatomy and physiology. This course also explains the ICD-10 Procedure Coding
Systems (PCS). Basic Diagnostic Coding Systems will be using an interactive
learning platform throughout the course. This course provides students
with access to the National Healthcareer Association
(NHA) portal used to practice, prepare, and sit for the Billing and Coding
Certification Exam.
Course Objectives
·
Explore the organization of the ICD-10CM
Tabular List and Index of Diseases and Injuries.
·
Demonstrate the validity of the ICD-10-CM
Index and Tabular for correct code selection.
·
Expand on ICD-10-CM guidelines for coding and
reporting.
·
Model ICD-10-CM accurate coding conventions of
diagnosis codes.
·
Apply introductory knowledge of ICD-10 PCS
coding.
· Explore content and practice tests from the NHA platform in preparation for the CBCS exam in the Capstone course.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: HP114 or AH114
Testing
This is a proctored course. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) requires validation “that the student who takes the examination is the same person who enrolled in the program and that the examination results will reflect the student’s own knowledge and competence in accordance with stated learning outcomes.” (Retrieved August 24, 2018, from the 2018 DEAC Accreditation Handbook, page 80). Grantham University utilizes the services of ProctorU to meet this requirement.
Proctored Exam Information:
This course includes a proctored exam. You must register to take your exam using this link. You may register for and schedule your exam at any time after the course start date. To take the proctored exam you must:
· Have a webcam
· Provide valid picture ID to the proctor before the exam starts
· Use a computer that will allow a live proctor from ProctorU (a third party) to temporarily take control of your computer
· Test must be scheduled at least 72 hours prior to the time you plan on completing the exam or there will be a $5 fee paid directly to ProctorU (credit card or debit card only)
· Take the exam in a room with no other people, distractions, or interferences
· Review these three links: ProctorU – Getting Started, ProctorU – How it Works, Exam Rules
*If you do not attempt the Proctored Exam, you will be unable to access assignments and exams for all weeks following the Proctored Exam, essentially resulting in a failing grade for the course. In order to unlock assignments and exams in future weeks, schedule and complete your Proctored Exam in a timely manner.*
Tentative Course Schedule
|
Course Week |
Weekly Content |
|
Week 1: Overview of ICD 10 and Diagnosis Code Selection |
· Read Chapters 1 & 2 ·
Review Lectures: “Welcome,” “Guidance For
Assigning a Diagnosis Code,” “Identifying
the Main Term,” and “25
Important Medical Terms You Need to Know” ·
Watch
Videos: “How to Become a Medical Coder” and “Funny Video about Medical
Billing” ·
Review
Slideshows for Chapters 1 & 2 ·
Flashcards ·
Discussions "Introductions” and “Explore the Contents of the ICD-10-CM
Coding Manual” ·
MindTap Coding Assignment · MindTap Quiz ·
Complete
Certificate Study Work |
|
Week 2: Coding Conventions (Part 1) |
·
Read Chapter 3 ·
Review
Lectures: “ICD-10-CM Code Structure,” “ICD-10-CM Coding Specificity,” and
“The Myths and Realities About Becoming a Coder” ·
Watch
“ICD-10-Basics: What is ICD-10?” ·
Review
Chapter 3 Slideshow ·
Flashcards ·
Discussion “Professional Billers and Coders” ·
MindTap Coding Assignment · MindTap Quiz · Complete Certificate Study Work |
|
Week 3: Coding Conventions (Part 2) |
·
Read Chapter 3 ·
Review Lectures: “Unspecified ICD-10-CM Codes,” “ICD-10-CM used to document
diagnoses but also affects payment,” and “Manifestation and Secondary ICD-10-CM Codes” ·
Flashcards ·
Discussion ““Unspecified” Codes” ·
MindTap Coding Assignment · MindTap Quiz · ePortfolio Assignment · Complete Certificate Study Work |
|
Week 4: Diagnosis Coding: Infectious Diseases, Neoplasms and Blood Disorders |
·
Read Chapter 4 ·
Review Lectures: “Neoplasm Table and Coding Guidelines,” “Coding for HIV and AIDS,” “10 Frequent
Errors Generated by New Medical Coders” ·
Review Chapter 4 Slideshow ·
Flashcards ·
Discussion “Tumor” ·
MindTap Coding Assignment · MindTap Quiz · Complete Certificate Study Work · Proctored Exam |
|
Week 5: Endocrine, Mental Health, Nervous System, Eye, Ear, Circulatory, Respiratory and Digestive System |
·
Read Chapter 4 ·
Review Lectures: “Diabetes,” “Hypertension,” and Interactive Article
that shows how the Endocrine System Works” ·
Flashcards ·
Discussion “Managing Asthma” ·
MindTap Coding Assignment · MindTap Quiz · Complete Certificate Study Work |
|
Week 6: Skin, Musculoskeletal, Genitourinary, Pregnancy, Perinatal, and Congenital Abnormalities |
·
Read Chapter 5 ·
Review Lectures: “Coding Non-Pressure and Pressure Ulcers” and “Pathologic Fractures” ·
Review
Chapter 5 Slideshow ·
Flashcards ·
Discussion “High-risk Pregnancy” ·
MindTap Coding Assignment · MindTap Quiz · Complete Certificate Study Work |
|
Week 7: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Findings, Injury and Poisoning, External Causes of Morbidity and Factors Influencing Health Status |
·
Read Chapter 5 ·
Review Lectures: “Sequela,” “Placeholder X,” and ICD-10-CM: Always
Evolving and Enhancing the Code Set” ·
Watch
Video: “ICD-10-CM 7th Character Extensions” ·
Flashcards ·
Discussion “External Causes of Morbidity” ·
MindTap Coding Assignment · MindTap Quiz · ePortfolio Assignment · Complete Certificate Study Work |
|
Week 8: Introduction to ICD-10-PCS |
·
Read Chapters 2, 4, and 5 ·
Review Lectures: “ICD-10-PCS” and “ICD-10-PCS
Root Operations” ·
Watch
Videos: “ICD 10 PCS Introduction” and “ICD-10-PCS Root Operations Flash Cards Presentation” ·
Flashcards ·
Discussion "Review and Reflection” ·
Practice Assignment · MindTap Coding Assignment · MindTap Quiz · Complete Certificate Study Work |
Grading Policy
|
Grading Category |
Grade Weight |
|
Discussions |
45% |
|
Assignments |
40% |
|
Quizzes |
5% |
|
Proctored Exam |
5% |
|
Certificate & ePortfolio
Work |
5% |
Estimated Student Workload
The following table outlines the academic effort required by students to become successful in this course. While the times in the table are hourly approximations, it is presented to help students with their time management. Please note, depending on the student’s background knowledge and experience of the course subject, and an individual student’s academic capabilities, these times will vary.
|
Course Week |
Activity and Time Required |
|
Week 1 |
· Reading/Watching: 3.4 · Discussion: 3.0 · Homework: 8.0 · Total Time Estimated: 14.4 |
|
Week 2 |
· Reading/Watching: 4.6 · Discussion: 3.0 · Homework: 6.0 · Total Time Estimated: 13.6 |
|
Week 3 |
· Reading/Watching: 3.4 · Discussion: 3.0 · Homework: 6.0 · Total Time Estimated: 12.4 |
|
Week 4 |
· Reading/Watching: 6.0 · Discussion: 3.0 · Homework: 6.0 · Total Time Estimated: 17.0 |
|
Week 5 |
· Reading/Watching: 3.3 · Discussion: 3.0 · Homework: 9.8 · Total Time Estimated: 16.0 |
|
Week 6 |
· Reading/Watching: 3.5 · Discussion: 5.0 · Homework: 6.0 · Total Time Estimated: 14.5 |
|
Week 7 |
· Reading/Watching: 4.9 · Discussion: 3.0 · Homework: 8.0 · Total Time Estimated: 15.9 |
|
Week 8 |
· Reading/Watching: 2.0 · Discussion: 3.0 · Homework: 30.0 · Total Time Estimated: 35.0 |
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