Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: POFM-2310- Section: 01 Intermediate 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: Mon & Wed 10-1:15; Tues & Thurs 12:30-1:15; Fri 10-11
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.
Course Information
Description	Assignment and application of various coding guidelines with emphasis on physician billing and regulatory requirements. Includes code selection for Evaluation and Management (E/M) and Medical/Surgical cases.
Prerequisites	POFM 1300 Basic Medical Coding
Learning Outcomes	1. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 1) Measured by pre- and post-tests 2. Translates healthcare abbreviations and medical symbols. (PSLO 2) Measured by quiz. 3. Analyzes cases and applies codes to various case studies. (PSLO 3) Measured by coding assignment. 4. Identifies main components of managed health care and third-party reimbursement issues (PSLO 3) Measured by quiz.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Alpha: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material by using appropriate reading and vocabulary strategies. PSLO 1: Analyzes medical terms; translates healthcare abbreviations; interprets medical symbols; and identifies cells, tissues, organs and systems of the human body. PSLO 2: Abstracts and applies correct coding systems and nomenclatures through the use of health records, case studies, and federal regulations regarding methods of reimbursement. PSLO 3: Utilizes medical software applications and the Internet, creates manual and electronic claim forms, creates and maintains database; and analyzes content of health records for documentation requirements. PSLO 4: Explains governmental health care guidelines, bioethics, and ethics relevant to medical 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. STEP-BY-STEP MED.CODING 2019 REQUIRED |ByBUCK EDITION: 19 PUBLISHER: ELSEVIER ISBN: 9780323582193 STEP-BY-STEP MEDICAL CODING 2019-WKBK. REQUIRED |ByBUCK EDITION: 19 PUBLISHER: ELSEVIER ISBN: 9780323582513 * Access codes are NOT needed for this course. ?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.?
Lecture Topics Outline	1. Intro to CPT 2. Intro to HCPCS 3. Modifiers 4. E/M Services 5. Anesthesia 6. Surgery 7. Integumentary System 8. Musculoskeletal System 9. Respiratory System 10. Cardiovascular System 11. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm 12. Digestive System 13. Urinary and Male Genital Systems 14. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery 15. Endocrine and Nervous System 16. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope 17. Radiology 18. Pathology/Laboratory 19. Medicine 20. Inpatient Coding
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Syllabus, Orientation, Pre-Test, Book Assignment Week 2: Chapter 8, Intro to CPT; Chapter 9, Intro to HCPCS; Chapter 10 Modifiers Week 3: EXAM 1 (Chp. 8-10); Youth Expo Feb 6th Week 4: Chapter 11, E/M Services Week 5: Chapter 11, E/M Services; EXAM 2 (Chp. 11) Week 6: Chapter 12, Anesthesia; Chapter 13 Surgery Week 7: Chapter 14 Integumentary System; EXAM 3 (Chp. 12-14) Week 8: SPRING BREAK Week 9: Chapter 15 Musculoskeletal System; Chapter 16 Respiratory System; Chapter 17 Cardiovascular System Week 10: Chapter 18 Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm; EXAM 4 (Chp. 15-18) Week 11: Chapter 19, Digestive System; Chapter 20, Urinary and Male Genital Systems; Week 12: Chapter 21, Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, Maternity Care and Delivery; EXAM 5 (Chp 19-21) Week 13: Chapter 22, Endocrine and Nervous Systems; Chp 23 Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, Operating Microscope Week 14: Chapter 24 Radiology; Chapter 25 Pathology/Laboratory; Chapter 26 Medicine Week 15: Exam 6 (Chp 22-26); Post-test; Chp.27 Inpatient Coding Week 16: Final Exam May 5th *** Assignments and Dates are SUBJECT TO CHANGE ***
Final Exam Date	May 5, 2020 - 11:00 AM   Through  May 5, 2020 - 12:00 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. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. The instructor will not drop grades. Instructor may choose to post grades on blackboard. * Each module focuses on specific learning outcomes. However, some activities in the course are used to enhance learning and will not be graded. Student learning will be assessed with assignments/quizzes throughout the course. * Late assignments are accepted for 2 days after the due date with a point deduction of -30 points off. After the second day, the work will receive a grade of zero (0). * ONLINE CLASSES/ONLINE LAB: Due dates are posted each week for course work. * ONLINE CLASSES/ONLINE LAB: Instructions and grading information will be posted on the course site for each assignment. * FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES: Homework is due on the instructors desk at the beginning of class or will be considered late (even if turned in during the class period). * FOR ONLINE CLASSES/ONLINE LABS: Assignments will disappear and will be unavailable to view or complete 2 days after the due date. (Instructor will not accept late assignments 2 days after the due date. Late work will have a -30-point deduction.) QUIZZES * Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. If a student misses a quiz, the grade is recorded as a zero (0). NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. * FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES: Quizzes are usually given at the very beginning of class. If you are late, you will not be able to take the quiz. NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. * ONLINE CLASSES/ ONLINE LABS: After quizzes are closed and unavailable to view, you cannot make-up a quiz. EXAMS *** No phones, books, or electronic devices are allowed during exams. Disruptions of any kind during exams are not allowed. This includes talking, grunting, electronics making noise, etc. All of this will warrant an automatic zero for the exam. * The FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a zero on the final exam. THE FINAL EXAM WILL ACCOUNT FOR 10% OF THE COURSE AVERAGE. * If student misses an exam, the exam will receive a grade of zero. No Make-ups. At the end of the semester, all exam grades will be averaged to replace the zero(s). The Final will NOT be included in this calculation. * 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. * Face-to-face classes: Student IDs are required for the first exam. IDs must be visible on your desk before the exam is administered--NO CURRENT STUDENT ID - NO EXAM * Face-to-face classes: Exams are only taken in class or in the testing center. * Face-to-face classes: Students must leave the classroom after the exam is finished.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	ALL CLASSES: I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. * Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. * Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading. Read over chapters PRIOR to class even if reading was not assigned. * 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. It is important to be active within the course. * Assignments and due dates are posted weekly in your course. Check your calendar; check the announcements; check your email; and check the To-Do List. * Students are responsible for being prepared for class. The student is responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, and doing so by required due dates. * Students are responsible to turn in all work by assigned dates. * It is important to follow all directions. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. *** DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE CLASSWORK AND EXAMS. *** * COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC. * We cannot control weather conditions, power outages, etc. Students should complete classwork as soon as possible so due dates are not missed. * * PLEAE Do NOT wait until the last weeks of class to discuss your grades with your instructor. If you are having issues with the class, materials or have any other issues, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. ALL CODING CLASSES: When coding books are necessary for assignments, the books will need to be checked out with your instructor. Books must be returned at the end of the semester. If books are not returned, a hold will be put on student records with a monetary fee.
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. It is important to be active within the course.
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.
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Other	METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Several methods of presentation will 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: If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Gates Library. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses, classes with online labs, and many traditional courses. 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. CLASSROOM ETTIQUETTE * The following behaviors will result in the student being asked during class time to cease the action and/or leave the classroom: using cell phones, talking, or keying while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions; leaving class early without informing the instructor; surfing the Internet during lecture; and displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor or other students. * No cell phones should be visible or heard during class. Again, you may be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). * No charging of cell phones in the classroom. 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 instructor?s discretion.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.