COURSE NAME:  HCA102 ICD-10 Coding

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn how to use ICD-10 Coding.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) describe how to use layout and guidelines of the ICD-10-PCS and describe each character’s purpose that makes up the ICD-10-PCS code, 2) discuss how to use the terminology in the layout and structure of the ICD-10-PCS codebook, 3) explain the structure of an ICD-10-CM code and navigate the layout of the ICD-10-CM coding manual, and 4) outline and explain the steps required for tabular and alphabetic index of the ICD-10-CM and identify medical records containing diagnostic statements.  

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.