Sullivan University Syllabus - HIM242

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Course Syllabus

HIM242 - ICD-10-CM Coding II

4 Credit Hours

Course Description

This course provides instruction in the use of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification, ICD-10-CM. The students will learn how to code diagnoses using the electronic ICD-10-CM and the ICD-10-CM code book. They will also learn to use the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Accurate code selection is the focus of the course. Case studies provide practical experience coding for various medical specialties.

Course Prerequisites

HIM142

Required Text(s) and Resources
HIM Associate Degree Entry Level Competencies

This course will focus on the following AHIMA competencies:

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
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 weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

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

Course Schedule

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

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Week 1: Introduction to ICD-10-CM

Read: Textbook: Chapters 1-3

Sunday

Discussion 1.1 - Introduction

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Discussion 1.2 - ICD-10-CM Chapter Review

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 1.1 - ICD-10-CM

Quiz 1.1

Sunday

Week 2: ICD-10-CM Basics

Read: Textbook: Chapter 5-7 and Chapter 12
ICD-10-CM Guidelines: Coding Conventions

Sunday

Discussion 2.1 - Z Codes

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 2.1 - ICD-10-CM

Quiz 2.1

Sunday

Week 3: Coding Signs and Symptoms

Read: Textbook: Chapter 13
ICD-10-CM: Chapter 18

Sunday

Discussion 3.1 - Differences between Signs and Symptoms

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 3.1 - Case Studies and Coding

Sunday

Quiz 3.1 - Coding Activity

Sunday

Week 4: Infectious and Endocrine Disease, and Mental Disorders

Read: Textbook: Chapters 14 - 16
ICD-10-CM Guidelines

Sunday

Discussion 4.1 - Abuse vs. Dependence

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 4.1 - Case Studies and Coding

Assignment 4.2 – MSDRG/Encoder

Sunday

Quiz 4.1 - Coding Activity

Sunday

Week 5: Blood-forming Organs and Nervous Systems Diseases

Read: Textbook: Chapter 17 and 18
ICD-10-CM Guidelines

Sunday

Discussion 5.1 - Pain

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 5.1 - Case Studies and Coding

Sunday

Midterm

Thursday

Week 6: Diseases of Respiratory System, Digestive System, and Genitourinary System

Read: Textbook: Chapters 19-21
ICD-10-CM Guidelines

Sunday

Discussion 6.1 - COPD

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 6.1 - Case Studies and Coding

Sunday

Quiz 6.1 - Coding Activity

Sunday

Week 7: Diseases of Skin and Musculoskeletal Systems

Read: Textbook: Chapters 22 and 23
ICD-10-CM Guidelines

Sunday

Discussion 7.1 - Pathological vs. Traumatic Fractures

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 7.1 - Case Studies and Coding

Assignment 7.2 - Physician Query

Sunday

Quiz 7.1 - Coding Activity

Sunday

Week 8: Complications of Pregnancies

Read: Textbook: Chapters 24-27
ICD-10-CM Guidelines

Sunday

Discussion 8.1 - Postpartum Complications and Late Effects of Pregnancy/Childbirth

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 8.1 - Case Studies and Coding

Assignment 8.2 – SNOMED CT

Sunday

Quiz 8.1 - Coding Activity

Sunday

Week 9: Circulatory System Diseases and Neoplasms

Read: Textbook: Chapters 28 and 29
ICD-10-CM Guidelines

Sunday

Discussion 9.1 - Heart Failure and Ischemic Heart Disease

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 9.1 - Case Studies and Coding

Sunday

Quiz 9.1 - Coding Activity

Sunday

Week 10: Injuries, Burns, Poisoning, and Complications of Surgery and Medical Care

Read: Textbook: Chapters 30 - 33
ICD-10-CM Guidelines

Sunday

Discussion 10.1 - To Code or Not to Code a Condition

First post due Wednesday

Responses due Sunday

Assignment 10.1 - Case Studies and Coding
Assignment 10.2 - Coding Audit

Sunday

Practice Exam - Coding Activity (ungraded - can be done at any time that week)

Any day

Week 11: Why ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines Are Important and Finals Week

Discussion 11.1 - Reflections

Wednesday

Final Exam

Thursday

Grading Criteria

Assignment

Weight

Discussions

10%

Quizzes

20%

Case Studies

25%

Midterm Exam

20%

Final Exam

25%

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