Medical Coding, CA [MEDCOD-CT, 44 Total Credits]

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LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM

Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is considered eligible for entry into the Program. Students MUST attend a Health Programs orientation and meet with a Health Programs advisor for additional advisement. For more information please visit www.csn.edu/limited-entry-admission.

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION

The coding program is designed for students to become coding specialists with demonstrated knowledge and skills in applications of classifications and nomenclatures to health information. Coding with approved classification systems is required for direct patient care, research, and fiscal reimbursement. Recipients of the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Coding may apply to take the national certification exam given by the American Health Information Management Association. Successful candidates receive the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P) credential.

SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION

The Medical Coding program is approved by the American Health Information Management Association, 233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5809, (312) 233-1100.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Analyze information from medical records for code assignment.
Conduct physician queries and evaluate diagnostic/procedural medical codes and groupings for all medical records according to current guidelines and regulations.
Evaluate diagnostic/procedural medical codes and groupings for inpatient, outpatient, and physician records according to current guidelines and regulations.
Utilize HIM (Health Information Management) systems, such as EHR, encoders, and CAC software in a secure manner to manage documentation required for coding and billing.
Evaluate revenue processes and edits for reconciliation and submission of insurance claims.
Analyze current regulations in clinical classification systems for compliance with ethical coding and privacy and security concerns.

General Education Requirements (3 Credits)

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Special Program Requirements (41 Credits)

COT 127B - Microsoft Office for Offices
and HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
and HHP 124 - Introduction to the Human Body Computer Lab
and HIT 105B - Introduction to Health Information Management
and HIT 106B - Healthcare Reimbursement
and HIT 118B - Language of Medicine
and HIT 119B - Introduction to Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests
and HIT 130B - Procedural Terminology
and HIT 165B - Pathophysiology
and HIT 170B - Healthcare Computer Applications
and HIT 184B - Introduction to ICD Coding
and HIT 185B - Introduction to CPT Coding
and HIT 186B - Advanced Outpatient Coding
and HIT 187B - Introduction to ICD-PCS Coding
and HIT 201B - Advanced Coding Systems
and HIT 210B - Coding Practice Experience
Computation included in HIT 119B.
Human Relations included in HIT 210B.