ME 201: Medical Coding II
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Effectively assign the proper diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Perform abstracting case studies to find procedures & service to be coded.
- Prepare for certification examination
- Review patient charts
How does this class apply to your career
- Familiarity with proper coding guidelines and conventions
- Comfort when using applicable coding books and resources
- Ability to stay current as guidelines and codes are updated
- Confidence in taking the certification examination
General Education Objective
Communication (Transferring of Information): Students will communicate verbally and in writing the answers to coding scenarios and be able to defend/discuss their decisions
Critical Reasoning (Analyzing of information): Students will be able to research accurately; Students will be able to comprehend material with clarity
ICD-10-CM (current year). Buck’s. Utah; CPT (current year). AMA. Utah; HCPCS (current year.) Buck’s; Buck’s Step-By-Step Medical Coding (Workbook current year); Buck’s Step-By-Step Medical Coding(current year)
Student Evaluations: Points will be accumulated for assignments and tests that are given during the quarter. A final exam will consist of 100 points and must be taken to complete the course.
| Chapter Tests | 19 total at 100 Points each |
| Forums | 19 total at 10 Points each |
| GE Participation | 100 points |
| Workbook | 19 total – 1pt per question total 486 points |
| Final Exam | 100 Points |
| Total | 2776 |
Grading Scales
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = below 60%
Class Attendance: Attendance is very important in any college classroom. This is a fast paced challenging course missing even one day could result in getting behind. Students are responsible for obtaining information regarding any assignments or testing that was missed during an absence. Work assigned and completed during class time cannot be made up and the student will receive a zero (0) grade.
Missed Tests/Quizzes: Tests to be given periodically throughout the quarter will be announced. (The instructor reserves the right to test unannounced on lectured material.) Test that are missed must be made up within one week of returning to class. Students will be permitted to make up one missed test. The time/date of the makeup must be approved by the instructor. Final Examination is required and if not taken, will result in automatic failure of class.
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Module |
Chapter |
Assignment |
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1 |
Chapter 8: Introduction to CPT Chapter 9: Introduction to the Level II National Codes
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Read Chapter 8 Forum – Chapter 8 Workbook Chapter 8 pgs 39-41 (even numbers only) Chapter 8 Test Read Chapter 9 Forum – Chapter 9 Workbook Chapter 9 pgs 43-45 (even numbers only) Chapter 9 Test |
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2 |
Chapter 10: Modifiers Chapter 11: Evaluation and Management Services |
Read Chapter 10 Forum – Chapter 10 Workbook Chapter 10 pgs 47-50 (even numbers only) Chapter 10 Test Read Chapter 11 Forum – Chapter 11 Workbook Chapter 11 pgs 51-64 (even numbers only) Chapter 11 Test |
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3 |
Chapter 12: Anesthesia Chapter 13: Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery |
Read Chapter 12 Forum – Chapter 12 Workbook Chapter 12 pgs 65-68 (even numbers only) Chapter 12 Test Read Chapter 13 Forum – Chapter 13 Workbook Chapter 13 pgs 69-71 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 13 |
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4 |
Chapter 14: Integumentary System Chapter 15: Musculoskeletal Surgery |
Read Chapter 14 Forum – Chapter 14 Workbook Chapter 14 pgs 73-78 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 14 Read Chapter 15 Forum – Chapter 15 Workbook Chapter 15 pgs 79-85 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 15
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5 |
Chapter 16: Respiratory System Chapter 17: Cardiovascular System
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Read Chapter 16 Forum – Chapter 16 Workbook Chapter 16 pgs 87-92 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 16 Read Chapter 17 Forum – Chapter 17 Workbook Chapter 17 pgs 93-99 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 17 |
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6 |
Chapter 18: Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm Chapter 19: Digestive System
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Read Chapter 18 Forum – Chapter 18 Workbook Chapter 18 pgs 101-104 (even numbers only) Chapter 18 - Test Read Chapter 19 Forum – Chapter 19 Workbook Chapter 19 pgs 105-110 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 19 |
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7 |
Chapter 20: Urinary & Male Genital System Chapter 21: Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System & Maternity Care & Delivery |
Read Chapter 20 Forum – Chapter 20 Workbook Chapter 20 pgs 111-117 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 20 Read Chapter 21 Forum – Chapter 21 Workbook Chapter 21 pgs 119-124 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 20 |
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8 |
Chapter 22: Endocrine & Nervous System Chapter 23: Eye, Ocular, Auditory & Operating Microscope |
Read Chapter 22 Forum – Chapter 22 Workbook Chapter 22 pgs 125-127 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 22 Read Chapter 23 Forum – Chapter 23 Workbook Chapter 23 pgs 129-132 (even numbers only) Test – Chapter 23 |
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9 |
Chapter 24: Radiology Chapter 25: Pathology/Laboratory |
Read Chapter 24 Forum – Chapter 24 Workbook Chapter 24 pgs 133-139 (even numbers only) Chapter 24 Test Read Chapter 25 Forum – Chapter 25 Workbook Chapter 25 pgs 141 – 145 (even numbers only) Chapter 25 Test |
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10 |
Chapter 26: Medicine |
Chapter 26 Forum – Chapter 26 Workbook Chapter 26 pgs 147 – 152 (even numbers only) Chapter 26 Test GE Assignment – Disease Profile – Heart Disease |
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11 |
Final Examination |
Date to be announced |
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Academic Honesty Policy
The college has a firm policy against academic dishonesty, including cheating or plagiarism. Students guilty of academic dishonesty will be administratively dropped from the course with a grade of ‘F’ and subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and dismissal.
Please refer to the Academic Honesty Policy for detailed information.
Late Assignment Policy
Meeting deadlines, being dependable, and applying appropriate time management are all foundational elements of professional behavior. These same attributes are also required while participating in college courses because the skills, knowledge, and student learning outcomes must be obtained in a specific order and within a certain amount of time.
We at HJC understand that sometimes students encounter circumstances that make it difficult to always meet the required course deadlines. This Late Work Policy is in place to accommodate that. In all circumstances, whenever possible, contact your instructor when you anticipate that you will be submitting work late.
The deadlines for most courses typically follow the pattern below, but it is your responsibility to confirm this and be aware if there are any assignments that may have different deadlines for one reason or another.
The first post in each Discussion Board is usually due on the Wednesday night of each module/week.
Most other assignments are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday evening of each module/week.
- All assignments must be submitted by the required due date.
- Missing assignments due to absence must be submitted within 1 week of return.
- Late submissions of assignments will result in a reduction of 10% of the total points possible per day (e.g., 1 day late = -10%, 2 days late = 20%, etc.) up to one week. Anything over 1 week late will result in a grade of 0.
- To receive full credit for late work, students must provide documentation for an excused absence, or it will be subject to the same treatment as any other late work. Documentation examples include court documents, hospitalization, etc.
Instructors may also choose to deduct less points at their discretion.
If for some reason a student temporarily loses the ability to connect to Canvas due to technical issues it is the student’s obligation to submit assignments by the original due dates. Temporary remedies can be connecting via a public WiFi spot, using school facilities to connect, or use of private networks through friends and family.
In extreme cases, when none of these solutions are available, the student may contact their instructors through other means and ask permission to submit their work directly, in a method that can be received by the instructor. Under no circumstances can methods of delivery outside of Canvas be used without explicit instructor permission. (If this ever happens the instructor should somehow note it).
Minimum Technology Requirements
Having access to a reliable desktop or laptop is required for HJC online courses. This requirement ensures students have the essential technologies to complete online courses successfully. Mobile devices, such as mobile phones and tablets may be utilized as additional tools to assist with completing online courses.
Online video conferences and calls are often the best way for instructors to assist students in many situations. A web camera and microphone are necessary for successful online conferences.
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Some courses may have additional technology requirements beyond those listed here. Additional requirements will be listed in your Canvas course room.
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- Use the learning management system, Canvas
- Use HJC email with attachments
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