Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: HITT-2346- Section: 1H Advanced Medical Coding

Instructor Information
Instructor	Tonya Harbert
E-mail	keithtj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6501
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201H Hours: M 9-10; T 9-11; W 9-12:30; R 9-12:30
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Advanced concepts of ICD and CPT coding rules, conventions, and guidelines in complex case studies. Investigation of government regulations and changes in health care reporting
Prerequisites	POFM 1300, POFM 2310
Learning Outcomes	Analyze health records to assign principal/secondary diagnoses and procedures; and assign reimbursement methodologies.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Extract information from health records for appropriate code validation. Sequence codes according to established guidelines and standards. Translate and interpret health abbreviations and symbols. Understand and apply ethics relevant to medical coding and medical office practice.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. ICD-10-CM Expert (2021) 20th edition, AAPC ISBN: 9781635277371 ICD-10-PCS Expert (2021) 21st edtion, AAPC ISBN: 9781635277388 CPT Professional (2021) 20th edition, AMA ISBN: 9781640160491 HCPCS Level II Expert (2021) 20th edition, AAPC ISBN: 9781635277364 Coder’ Dictionary & Reference Guide, 1st edition, AAPC ISBN: 9781646310111 3-2-1 CODE IT!-WKBK. 2021 ISBN: 9780357516027 3-2-1 CODE IT! Mindtap 2021 ISBN: 9780357516072
Lecture Topics Outline	Health Insurance Specialist Career Introduction to Health Insurance Managed Health Care Revenue Cycle Management Legal Aspects of Health Insurance Diagnostic Coding Procedural Coding CMS-1500 & UB-04 Commercial Insurance BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Medicaid Tricare Workers' Compensation
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Orientation, Getting Started, (Due by 01/27); Chp. 1(Due by 02/03) Week 2: Continue Chp. 1, Chp. 2 (Due by 02/03) Week 3: Chp. 3 (Due by 02/10) Week 4: Chp. 4 (Due by 02/17) Week 5: Chp. 5 (Due by 02/24) Week 6: Chp. 6 (Due by 03/03) Week 7: Chp. 7 (Due by 03/10) Week 8: Chp. 8-10 (Due by 03/24) Week 9: SPRING BREAK Week 10: Chp. 11-13 (Due by 03/31) Week 11: Chp. 14-15 (Due by 4/07) *Good Friday is April 02; Easter is April 04 Week 12: Chp. 16-19 (Due by 04/14) Week 13: Chp. 20-21 (Due by 04/21) Week 14: Chp. 22 (Due by 04/28) Week 15: Chp. 23 (Due by 05/05) Week 16: Final Exam (Due by 05/10) *** Changes may be made to course work, due dates, etc. Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during semester if deemed necessary. Late work will result in a -30 point deduction to your grade. Late work will only be accepted for 2 days after the due date. TURN WORK IN ON TIME AS POSTED IN THE COURSE OR AS OUTLINED BY INSTRUCTOR'S VERBAL OR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
Final Exam Date	December 6, 2021 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 7, 2021 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	EXAMS = 45 Assignments/ Quizzes = 45% FINAL EXAM 10% ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADING POLICY * Students should keep a record of their grades/average. It is not the instructors responsibility to average grades for students to review. (Students should be able to see grades through blackboard when an assignment is completed. *The instructor will not drop grades. * Each module focuses on specific learning outcomes; however, some activities in the course may be used to enhance learning and may not be graded. Student learning will be assessed with assignments, quizzes, discussions, exams, etc. throughout the course. * Due dates are posted each week for course work. * Instructions and grading information will be posted on the course site for each assignment. ASSIGNMENTS * NO MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS. Assignments are closed and will be unavailable to view and complete after the due date. The assignment will receive a grade of zero (0). QUIZZES * NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. Quizzes will be give weekly for each chapter. If a student misses a quiz, the grade is recorded as a zero (0). After quizzes are closed, you cannot make-up a quiz. EXAMS * NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. If a student should miss an exam, at the end of the semester, the instructor will average all exam grades [including the zero(s)] to replace the zero for the missed exam. (The final exam will not be calculated in this average.) EXAMPLE: 4 test grades: 100, 100, 0, 80 = 280; 280/4= 70; 70 will go in the place of the zero.; Test grades are now 100, 100, 70,80 * THE FINAL EXAM ACCOUNTS FOR 10% OF THE COURSE AVERAGE. The FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive. ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE FINAL EXAM on the scheduled date and time. Failure to do so will result in a zero (0) for the final exam. * Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any academic work or exam in question; a second incidence of academic dishonesty on any academic work or exam in question will result in the student being given an "F" for the course.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	* Assignments and due dates are posted in the course. Check the calendar; check the announcements; check email; and check the To-Do List. *** If course work is made available, students can complete work ahead of scheduled due dates. *** Changes may be made to course work, due dates, etc. Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during semester if deemed necessary. Face-to-face Classes: Students must attend class on the date quizzes or exams are given, or they will receive a grade of zero. * There will be NO Make-up Quizzes or Exams. * Late work will not be accepted. ALWAYS USE LINKS PROVIDED IN BLACKBOARD TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS. TURN WORK IN ON TIME AS POSTED IN THE COURSE OR AS OUTLINED BY INSTRUCTOR'S VERBAL OR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
Attendance Policy	* Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty. * Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student course activity weekly. * Class participation is required (and it may be used as part of your course average). It is important to be active within the course. New assignments may be added to the weekly folders if instructor feels it is necessary. * Students are expected to log in to Blackboard a minimum of three times per week - even if they think all work is complete. * Students are expected to check e-mail a minimum of three times per week - even if they think all work is complete. COVID: Students that believe they have been exposed to COVID 19 or have been diagnosed with COVID must report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form and deliver it to the Dean of Student Services, Ms. Tessie Bradford. bradfordts@lamarpa.edu (409) 984-6156 (409) 948-6041 Fax Ms. Bradford will report the condition to the LSCPA COVID 19 Lead. As required by the State, the LSCPA COVID 19 Lead will report the student’s information to the Port Arthur Department of Health. It is responsibility of the student to contact their instructors by email regarding their absence.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.
Other	METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Several methods of presentation may be used in class and may include any of the following: Lecture (through PowerPoint slides, interactive notes, video, or audio sources) Computer Assisted Learning (publisher websites) Lab Exercises Internet SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The student is required to have all required software, e-books, key codes, etc. needed for class to complete required readings, work, etc. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses. You may use the open lab provided in the Gates Memorial Library. COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC. WITHDRAWAL POLICY * If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the final withdrawal date. * It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. * The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. * The student is required to turn in any equipment or items that belong to the department. Failure to do so may compromise their standing with LSCPA. * State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the LSCPA college catalog. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: * Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. * Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying student's name, course, and any return phone number. *Exceptions and/or changes may be made to information in this syllabus at the instructors discretion.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.