Syllabi for Dr. Weaver
Valencia College
Department of Allied Health Sciences
Health Information Technology- AS program
HIM 2253 Basic CPT Coding
Syllabus- Summer 2022
Instructor Information
Instructor: Tammy Weaver
Office: See Below
Phone: 386-503-0419
E-mail: Tweaver18@valenciacollege.edu
Course Information
Introduces basic coding principles, characteristics, conventions of coding, using physicians’ current procedural terminology (CPT). Focuses on evaluation and management coding, unbundling, starred procedures, separate procedures, global period, modifiers.
HIM 2253C-201520 3 credit course; CRN:
Prerequisite: Minimum grade C in HIM 2222C
Instructional Method: Online
Required Textbook and Resources:
Basic Current Procedural Terminology & HCPCS Coding
2021 AHIMA Vlab – Reach out to the instructor
CPT 2021 Professional Ed by AMA
Final Exam: All students must take the final exam in order to pass the course. Missing the final exam will result in a grade of F .
Course Description
Introduces basic coding principles, characteristics, conventions of coding, using physicians’ current procedural terminology (CPT). Focuses on evaluation and management coding, unbundling, starred procedures, separate procedures, global period, modifiers.
AHIMA DOMAINS
Subdomain IA Classification Systems
1. Apply diagnosis/procedure codes according to current guidelines
2. Evaluate the accuracy of diagnostic and procedural coding
3. Apply diagnostic/procedural groupings
4. Evaluate the accuracy of diagnostic/procedural groupings
Subdomain III.A. Health Information Technologies
1. Utilize software in the completion of HIM processes
Subdomain IV.A. Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement
1. Apply policies and procedures for the use of data required in Healthcare
Reimbursement
Subdomain VA Regulatory
3. Adhere to the legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information management
Course Learning Outcomes
1. To provide a basic introduction to the format of CPT codes as well as CPT coding conventions
2. To demonstrate different ways to locate CPT codes through the use of the codebook’s index
3. To identify ways to ensure accurate code assignment through the application of coding guidelines from the AMA and CMS
4. To delineate the documentation necessary for code assignments
Valencia College Core Competencies
The faculty of Valencia College has defined four core competencies (Think, Value, Communicate, and Act) that define the learning outcomes for a successful Valencia graduate. These competencies are at the heart of the Valencia experience and provide the context for learning and assessment at Valencia College. You will be given opportunities to develop and practice these competencies in this class.
Online Participation/ Attendance Expectations
For online courses, attendance is determined by consistency in logging in and accessing the course content and completing discussion posts and/or assignments according to the schedule. According to Valencia policy, students who do not engage in an “academically-related activity” during the first week of class will be dropped as a “No-Show”. There will be a specific assignment to address this requirement posted in Canvas.
Questions and communication regarding course content should be sent to the instructor through the messages tab. The instructor is available for help via e-mail or telephone and via online meetings scheduled at a designated time. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the instructor as needed. Failure to participate in online activities and complete discussion posts and assignments due to computer error is not considered to be an acceptable excuse. The student may experience technical communication issues documented, e.g., copying e-mails, saving screenshots, and immediately communicate
Note: Just logging into the course does NOT count as attendance. In order for the instructor to document that you are actually in the class and actively participating, you must submit the first assignment by the scheduled due date, during Week 1, and continue to stay engaged in the course throughout the entire term
Importance Dates
The student is responsible for keeping track of important dates and events.
Summary of dates:
| Classes Begin | May 9th, 2022 |
| Refund Deadline | May 16th, 2022 |
| Withdrawal deadline | July 1st, 2022 |
| Final Exam | August 1st, 2022 |
| College Closed (Credit Classes Do Not Meet) | May 30th, 2022 (Memorial Day) July 4th, 2022 (Independence Day Observed) |
Faculty/Student Communication
Students are encouraged to check their e-mails and the course announcement section at least every other day. If a student needs to contact me outside of scheduled class time please e-mail me (include your name & name of course in the subject line) and allow me at least 24-48 hours to respond back to you excluding weekends and holidays.
Academic Honesty
Unless otherwise stated, all assignments, quizzes and exams are to be completed individually by each student enrolled. You may not communicate with other students during completion of a quiz or examination. Working with other students, giving or receiving assistance during quizzes or exams is a form of academic dishonesty and will be considered cheating. Copying or printing of any quiz or test questions (for any purpose) is expressly prohibited and also considered cheating.
Plagiarism and cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result in at least an “F” for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an “F” for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate sanctions according to the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.
Plagiarism Tools
Exams: The Mid-term and Final exams will be administered online in Canvas using Plagiarism Tools Lockdown Browser. Specific instructions for downloading this special browser, which prevents navigation away from the test, will be provided in the course announcements.
Safe Assign
All written assignments are subject to submission through plagiarism detection software as deemed necessary by the instructor. If you are unsure of what exactly constitutes plagiarism, it is your responsibility to access appropriate resources such as the college writing center.
In this course I will utilize Safe Assign, to monitor your written work. This is an automated system that instructors can use to quickly and easily compare each student’s assignment with billions of websites and an enormous database of student papers that grows with each submission.
Late Policy
There will be no credit given for late submissions. Submissions include quizzes, workbook assignments, group project, and discussions.
Please note that technical problems are not excuses for late assignments in this course. Please back up your work in several places: your system, Zip disk, e-mail the file to yourself at another e-mail account, etc. There is nothing worse than losing hard work to a computer crash, and such issue will not constitute a valid excuse for late work in this class. Students are expected to take the necessary steps to ensure the timeliness of their work.
Student Work Policy
It is the student’s responsibility to upload their work products into Canvas 100% of the time no matter the assignment.
Make-up Exams
If you are unable to take an exam as scheduled, you must notify the instructor prior to the scheduled test. Make up exams will not be available unless prior arrangements have been made. Approved make-up examinations must be scheduled within 24 hours of the missed exam.
Evaluation/Grading Scale
The required course work will be evaluated in the following manner:
Points Percentage
Quizzes @10 points each
Coding Exercises/Activities @10 points each
Medical Terminology @5 points each
Medline Plus @10 points each
Reflection Papers @25 points each
Test @50 points each
Final @100 points each
GRADING SCALE
93 - 100 = A
92-85 = B
75 - 83 = C
66 - 74 = D
*Any grade challenges must be made in writing to the instructor with justifications within 48 hours of grade being posted.
Written Assignments/Discussions
All assignments MUST be typed using Microsoft Word 2007 or higher– NO EXCEPTIONS! Be sure to head all assignments with your name, date and the name of the assignment.
In the discussion areas of the course, you, as a student, can interact with your instructor and classmates to explore questions and comments related to the content of this course. All discussions require an initial posting as well as two reply postings. Initial postings should be at least 100 words at a minimum, two reply postings to your classmates are also required. Reply postings such as me too, I agree, or good job are not acceptable reply postings. Reply postings should expand on the topic, offer a different perspective, provide a resource relevant to the topic, or ask a specific question.
A successful student in online education is one who takes an active role in the learning process. Your participation in the threaded discussion will count for a large part of your grade in this course. You are therefore encouraged to participate in the discussion areas by posting your initial posting no later than Tuesday, posting again with your reply posting no later than Wednesday through Friday to enhance your learning experience throughout each week.
Written Assignments
- Written assignments are to be submitted as Microsoft Office documents, typically in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint as specified in activity instructions. Preferred Office versions are 2007 or later. Preferred file naming convention is: LastName_AssignmentName (e.g. Smith_Assignment1.docx).
- Written submissions are expected to be of quality in expression, grammar, logic, and proper use of APA style for citing sources for ALL words and ideas that are not one’s own. In all work, students must document sources so that credit is given to others for their ideas and their words. Failure to do so is considered plagiarism.
Discussion
For discussion activities, you will be asked to submit an initial posting early in the week no later than Wednesday. This posting should offer specific, original, and thoughtful response to the discussion topic. Postings should be succinct and to the point and should be a minimum of 200 words. For responses to your classmates’ initial posts, you should offer something significant to the conversation by either extending or adding to the argument, analysis, or position of the original post or offering an alternative point of view, analysis, or position. For each discussion students are expected to reply to at least two classmates by Sunday with a minimum of 50 words. Timeliness of replies will be assessed. Please see discussion rubric.
Classroom Rules of Student Behavior
Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.
Student Resources
You can easily access Valencia’s free distance tutoring and tech support from a computer, laptop, or mobile device.
Distance tutoring services are provided fully online via Zoom. Through this service, you will receive real-time assistance via a Valencia tutor. Online tutoring is offered in: mathematics, sciences, accounting & economics, computer programming, EAP and foreign languages, and writing.
Online Learning Technology Support services are also available. You can receive assistance with navigating: Canvas, OneDrive, Zoom, YouTube, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint). Support is also provided for video editing (via iMovie and MovieMaker) and converting documents from a Mac to a PC. Tech support is available live (on-demand) via Zoom, appointment, or e-mail. You are encouraged to use the 24/7 Canvas Help located inside Canvas by clicking on the “Help” icon.
To get started using the Distance Tutoring and Learning Technology Support services, please visit www.valenciacollege.edu/tutoring. Through this site, you can view the schedule of tutors/tech support assistants, find available times, learn more about the services, and access a collection of supplemental resources that are available 24/7.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 8 am – 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9 am – 7 pm
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Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. The West Campus Office is located in the Student Services Building (SSB), Room 102.
You can contact them by phone: 407-582-1523; Fax: 407-582-1326; TTY: 407-582-1222
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Disclaimer Statement
Changes in this syllabus and/or schedule may be made at any time during the semester at the discretion of the instructor. The course content may be enhanced and edited throughout the course. Wait to print needed information until the assigned time frame.
Valencia College
School of Allied Health
Health Information Technology- AS program
Basic ICD Coding HIM 222C
SYLLABUS – SPRING 2023
Instructor: Tammy Weaver, MHA, RHIT, CCS, CMAA
Office: Virtual
Phone: 386-503-0419
E-mail: Tweaver18@valenciacollege.edu
Student Engagement:
Virtual via e-mail, Zoom meetings by arrangement
Monday – Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: Basic ICD Coding HIM 2222C
Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
Pre-requisite
Refund of Fees: This course's Drop/Refund deadline is Jan 17, 2023.
Instructional Methods: Canvas Online Learning
Meeting days/times/location: This is an instructor-facilitated online course in Canvas learning
management system. All learning activities, discussions, assignments, and tests are completed online in Canvas. There is 24/7 access to the course, and students must plan a schedule to complete the readings, learning activities, and assignments within the deadlines indicated. There are no required class meetings on campus.
Course Description: This course introduces the International Classification of Diseases. The course will also review conventions, the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, the medical record, coding guidelines, ICD-10-PCS coding steps, symptoms, signs, III-Defined conditions, infections and parasites, endocrine, nutrition, metabolic disease, mental disorders, diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs, respiratory system, digestive system, genitourinary stems, skin, and subcutaneous tissue, muscular system, connective tissue, congenital, perinatal, neoplasms, burns, and injuries.
Course Outcomes:
· Understand the structure and organization of ICD-10-CM
· Distinguish ICD-10-CM attributes, characteristics, and definitions.
· Identify the ICD-10-PCS body systems, code components, ancillary sections, and guidelines.
Valencia College Core Competencies:
Valencia faculty has defined four interrelated competencies
(Think, Value, Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in the world community. These competencies are outlined in the College Catalog and include:
1. Think- think clearly, and creatively, analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in the many domains of human inquiry.
2. Value- make reasoned judgments and responsible commitments
3. Communicate- communicate with different audiences using varied means
4. Act- act purposefully, effectively, and responsibly.
In this course, through reading, self-assessment and discussion, and other learning activities to further develop mastery competencies
Required Textbook: -TBA Dates and Books
ICD-10-CM Code Book 2023
ICD-10-CM AND ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook - Without Answers AHIMA 2023 By Leon-Chisen, Nelly TBA ISBN
Virtual Lab - Student Full Enrollment – Reach out to the instructor if unable to purchase.
Final Exam: The final exam will be online. All students must take the final exam to pass the course. Missing the final exam will result in a grade of F.
Library Resources: A multitude of Valencia Library services are available to students; the following services, as well as many others, can be found at:
· Borrowing and Circulation. Students can borrow books from the library; many ebooks are available online.
· Reference Services. Reference librarians are available to help students—free service on campus to help students with research, located at the library's 2nd floor reference desk.
· Online Resources. Most research can be done from home, as many resources and help from librarians are also available online.
· Free Skillshops. The Library's Computer Access Lab offers many free, 1-hr workshops on computer software, including Microsoft Office products, Canvas, and Windows.
· Ask-a-Librarian E-mail, Chat, and Texting. Students can contact a Florida librarian with research questions using this statewide service with extended hours
Final Exam: The final exam will be online. All students must take the final exam to pass the course. Missing the final exam will result in a grade of F.
Valencia College Core Competencies
The faculty of Valencia College has defined four core competencies (Think, Value, Communicate, and Act) that define the learning outcomes for a successful Valencia graduate. These competencies are at the heart of the Valencia experience and provide the context for learning and assessment at Valencia College.
Attendance/Tardiness/Withdrawal Policy
Regular attendance is the student's responsibility. If a student has excessive absences (more than a week without logging into the course and completing assignments), he/she dropped from the course with a "W" grade before the withdrawal date. After the withdrawal date, a student will receive an "F" grade for excessive absences (more than a week without logging into their course and completing assignments).
If withdrawn by the instructor, the transcript will reflect a W, which will count as one attempt for this course. If deciding not to complete this course, it is better to drop during the add/drop period to avoid negative consequences.
Students will receive a W (Withdrawn) or withdraw from the professor during the first or second attempt in the same course at Valencia. No credit is received for the course, and the W calculates in the grade point average; however, the enrollment will count in total attempts in the specific course.
Punctuality is an essential function in everyday life. Every student is to demonstrate professionalism, and this starts with attendance. Before enrolling in the course, review the dates and times class schedule. It is the student's responsibility to make prior arrangements to fulfill the demands of this course, so please make every effort to be present and eager to learn. Coursework is due on time, and typically, assignments are due before midnight on the due date.
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
| Sun Jan 15, 2023 | Assignment Orientation Recap | 1:59 pm |
| Discussion Topic Week 1 Introduction Discussion Board |
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| Sun Feb 5, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Discussion Topic Week 3 Discussion Board Basic Steps in ICD-10-CM Coding - No Responses Required | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Sun Feb 12, 2023 | Assignment Week 5 Coding and UHDDS Assignment | due by 11:59 pm |
| Sun Feb 19, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Discussion Topic Week 6 Check-In - No Responses to Classmates Required | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Sun Feb 26, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Mon Feb 27, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Sat Mar 4, 2023 | Assignment Week 7 Ch. 5 Exercises | due by 11:59 pm |
| Sun Mar 5, 2023 | Assignment Week 8 Chapter 6 Exercises | due by 11:59 pm |
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| Sat Mar 11, 2023 | Assignment Week 2 Chapter 1 Exercise | due by 11:59 pm |
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| Assignment Week 4 Exercises 2.1 and 2.2 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Sun Mar 19, 2023 | Assignment Week 10 Chapter 7 Exercises | due by 11:59 pm |
| Thu Mar 30, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
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| Assignment Week 10 Exercises 12-13 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Wed Apr 5, 2023 | Assignment Week 8 Research 10 Articles | due by 11:59 pm |
| Sat Apr 8, 2023 | Assignment Week 11 Exercises 14-16 | due by 11:59 pm |
| Sun Apr 9, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Sat Apr 15, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Sat Apr 22, 2023 | Assignment Week 12 Exercises 17-19 | due by 11:59 pm |
| Assignment Week 12 V Lab | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Assignment Week 13 Exercises | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Assignment Week 13 V Lab | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Assignment Week 14 Exercises Chapter 24, 25, 25, 27 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Wed Apr 26, 2023 | Assignment Week 14 V Lab | due by 11:59 pm |
| Assignment Week 15 Exercises | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Thu Apr 27, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Assignment Week 16 Exercises | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Quiz Week 16 Final Exam | due by 11:59 pm | |
| Fri Apr 28, 2023 | Assignment Week 15 V Lab | due by 11:59 pm |
| Sun Apr 30, 2023 | due by 11:59 pm | |
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