ME 203: Medical Coding III
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to
- Reference the international classification of disease, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-CM clinical modification for obtaining a diagnosis code
- Distinguish between a primary and secondary diagnosis code
- Use actual case studies to find the diagnosis and procedure to code(abstract chart)
- Use the CPT coding system for obtaining a procedure code
General Education Objectives: When the course is completed you will be able to:
- Collaboration: the students will work together to create their study plan for the CPC exam
- Official CPC certification study guide, AAPC.
- ICD-10-CM 2022
- CPT 2022
- HCPCS 2022
STUDENT EVALUATIONs:
A. A student's final grade will be determined by the average or grade in these
Areas: Tests and the Final Exam Score.
B. Examinations Evaluation.
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- Tests can only be attempted one time—
- Missed exams will be permitted to be made up if I am contacted prior to test expiration time and must be made up within 1 week
- Make-up exams must be scheduled by the student and instructor and must be completed within one week of missing exam.
C. Missing assignments must be made up within 1 week.
D. Finals will open the Thursday prior to finals week and will closed the Thursday of finals week. Be
watching for the time that they open.
Grading Scales
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = below 60%
- Attendance is very important as this course is a fast paced challenging course missing even one day could result in getting behind.
- Final Examination is required, if exam is missed student will automatically get a Failing grade in the class.
- If there is an appropriate and documented reason that you are unable to complete a class you might be eligible for an “Incomplete” final grade. To be eligible for an incomplete you must be passing the class at the time of the final. If you receive an Incomplete, you need to make arrangements with the instructor to complete your outstanding work as soon as possible. Should an Incomplete remain unchanged past one year of the original course start date, it will automatically change to a failing grade.
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Week |
Subject matter |
Assignment |
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One |
AAPC Study Guide Chapter 1 & 2 |
Read Chapter 1 /Assignment Forum Chapter 1 Questions – Chapter 1 Read Chapter 2 / Assignment Forum – Chapter2 Questions – Chapter 2 Study Plan Quiz |
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Two |
AAPC Study Guide |
Read Chapter 3 Questions – Chapter 3 Forum Chapter 3 Read Chapter 4 Forum Chapter 4 Questions – Chapter 4 Quiz |
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Three |
AAPC Study Guide Chapter 5 & 6
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Read Chapter 5 Forum Chapter 5 Questions – Chapter 5 Read Chapter 6 Forum Chapter 6 Questions – Chapter 6 Quiz |
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Four |
AAPC Study Guide Chapter 7 & 8 |
Read Chapter 7 Forum Chapter 7 Questions – Chapter 7 Read Chapter 8 Forum Chapter 8 Questions – Chapter 8 Quiz |
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Five |
AAPC Study Guide Chapter 9 & 10 |
Read Chapter 9 Forum Chapter 9 Questions – Chapter 9 Read Chapter 10 Forum Chapter 10 Questions – Chapter 10 |
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Six |
AAPC Study Guide Chapter 11 & 12 |
Read Chapter 11 Forum Chapter 11 Questions – Chapter 11 Read Chapter 12 Forum Chapter 12 Questions – Chapter 12 Quiz |
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Seven |
AAPC Study Guide Chapter 13 & 14 |
Read Chapter 13 Forum Chapter 13 Questions – Chapter 13 Read Chapter 14 Forum Chapter 14 Questions – Chapter 14 Quiz |
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Eight |
AAPC Study Guide Chapter 15 & 16 |
Read Chapter 15 Forum Chapter 15 Questions – Chapter 15 Read Chapter 16 Forum Chapter 16 Questions – Chapter 16 Quiz
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Nine |
AAPC Study Guide 17 & 18 |
Read Chapter 17 Forum Chapter 17 Questions – Chapter 17 Read Chapter 18 Forum Chapter 18 Questions – Chapter 18 Quiz |
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Ten |
AAPC Study Guide 19 & 20 |
Read Chapter 19 Forum Chapter 19 Chapter 20 – Test Your Knowledge GE Assignment – Study Plan |
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Eleven |
Final |
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