The focus of this class is to continue learning the coding rules for the CPT coding system and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, students will become proficient in the use of the Current Procedural Terminology manual. Students will be able to assign the correct CPT codes to any surgical and/or diagnostic procedure with the application of the correct CPT and/or HCPCS modifier.
HIM101, BIO103, HIM131
This course will focus on the following AHIMA competencies:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
This course uses class discussions, written assignments, examinations, and analyses of case studies to assess outcomes.
Letter Grade | Range | Definition |
A | 90-100 | Excellent |
B | 80-89 | Above Average |
C | 70-79 | Average |
D | 60-69 | Below Average |
F | 0-59 | Failing |
W | ---- | Withdrawal during 1st 7 weeks |
WF | ---- | Withdrawal failing after 7 weeks |
NF | ---- | Failing--not actively engaged |
For more details about the Grading System, please see the Student Handbook.
Active Participation: Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.
Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s Academic Integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.
Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the Catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.
Students with Disabilities: Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.
Discipline (Program) - Specific Information: None
All courses in the HIM Program have a ten-day assignment cycle. Each week’s work is made available Friday at 5 p.m. and remains available for ten days. The weekly assignments and discussions are due on the Sunday night of the week following the week they were made available, ten days later. For example, if the weekly assignments are made available at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 8, the completed assignments are due at midnight, on Sunday, January 17.
Note these two exceptions: Week 1 when the week's work is open from the first day of the quarter at 8 a.m. to Sunday at 11:55 p.m. and the last week when the final exam is available from Monday at 8 a.m. until Thursday at 11:55 p.m. All times listed are EST/EDT.
This course requires a minimum of 70% (C) or higher for successful completion.
Assignments | Due View Dates |
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Week 1: Evaluation and Management: Hospital Observation Services, Hospital Inpatient Services, Critical Care Services, Nursing Facility, Domiciliary, Rest Home or Custodial Care Services |
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Read Chapter 10 |
Sunday |
Drop Box 1.1 Drop Box 1.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 1.1 - Key Components in the Evaluations and Management Code Section |
Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Quiz 1.1 – E/M Coding | Sunday |
Week 2: NCCI Edits | |
Read |
Sunday |
Drop Box 2.1 Drop Box 2.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 2.1 - NCCI Edits | Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Quiz 2.1 | Sunday |
Week 3: Physician Fee Schedule | |
Read |
Sunday |
Drop Box 3.1 Drop Box 3.2 |
Sunday |
Week 4: Digestive Surgery and Mediastinum and Diaphragm Surgery Coding | |
Read Chapter 15 |
Sunday |
Drop Box 4.1 Drop Box 4.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 4.1 - Digestive Surgery Coding | Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Quiz 4.1 | Sunday |
Week 5: Urinary and Genital Systems and Midterm Exam | |
Read Chapter 15 |
Sunday |
Drop Box 5.1 Drop Box 5.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 5.1 - Urinary and Genital System | Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Midterm Exam | Thursday |
Week 6: Endocrine, Nervous System, Eye, and Auditory Systems | |
Read Chapter 16 - Endocrine Subsection - Auditory System Subsection |
Sunday |
Drop Box 6.1 Drop Box 6.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 6.1 - Nervous System | Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Quiz 6.1 | Sunday |
Week 7: Medicine Coding | |
Read Chapter 19 |
Sunday |
Drop Box 7.1 Drop Box 7.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 7.1 - Modalities | Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Quiz 7.1 | Sunday |
Week 8: Radiology Coding | |
Read Chapter 17 |
Sunday |
Drop Box 8.1 Drop Box 8.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 8.1 - Radiology Coding | Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Quiz 8.1 | Sunday |
Week 9: Reproductive Coding | |
Read Chapter 16 - Introduction - Maternity Care and Delivery Section |
Sunday |
Drop Box 9.1 Drop Box 9.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 9.1 - CPT Symbols | Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Week 10: Pathology and Laboratory Coding | |
Read Chapter 18 |
Sunday |
Drop Box 10.1 Drop Box 10.2 |
Sunday |
Discussion 10.1 - Pathology and Laboratory Subsections | Initial post due Wednesday 11:55 p.m./Responses due Sunday 11:55 p.m. |
Quiz 10.1 | Sunday |
Week 11: Final Examination | |
Final Examination covering Weeks 1-10 | Thursday |
Assignment |
Weight |
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Assignments | 40% |
Discussions | 10% |
Quizzes | 20% |
Examinations | 30% |
Total | 100% |