Spring 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: POFM-2310- Section: 01
Intermediate Medical Coding 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Tonya Harbert
E-mailkeithtj@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6501
Office
Location:Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 H
Hours:By Appointment: M, W, F 9:00-12:00; T, R 9:30-10:00
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 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 Analyze case studies; apply codes to Evaluation and Management (E/M) and Medical/Surgical cases; and identify the major components of managed health care and third-party reimbursement issues.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes Identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms.
Translate and interpret health abbreviations and symbols.
Utilize medical software applications.
Extract information from health records for appropriate code validation.
Sequence codes according to established guidelines and standards.
Analyze current health care trends.
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.

BUCK'S MEDICAL CODING ONLINE FOR STEP-B
REQUIRED |ByELSEVIER
EDITION: N/APUBLISHER: ELSEVIER
ISBN: 9780323794053

STEP-BY-STEP MED.CODING 2022-W/2 ACCESS
REQUIRED |ByBUCK
EDITION: 22PUBLISHER: ELSEVIER
ISBN: 9780323790383

STEP-BY-STEP MED.CODING 2022-WKBK.
REQUIRED |ByBUCK
EDITION: 22PUBLISHER: ELSEVIER
ISBN: 9780323790390

CPT 2022-PROFESSIONAL ED.
REQUIRED |ByAM.MED.ASSN.
EDITION: 21PUBLISHER: OPTUM360
ISBN: 9781640160873

HCPCS LEVEL II EXPERT 2022
REQUIRED |ByAAPC
EDITION: 22PUBLISHER: AAPC
ISBN: 9781646312146

CODERS DICTIONARY 2ED
REQUIRED |ByAAPC
EDITION: 2PUBLISHER: AAPC
ISBN: 9781646312504
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Introduction to CPT & Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
Modifiers
Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
Anesthesia
Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery
Integumentary System
Musculoskeletal System
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm
Digestive System
Urinary and Male Genital Systems
Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, Maternity Care and Delivery
Endocrine and Nervous Systems
Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope
Radiology
Pathology/Laboratory
Medicine
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Week 1 (Week of Jan 18 Orientation, Get started, Introduction to CPT & Level II National Codes (HCPCS) - Work due 02/02
Week 2 (Week of Jan 24) Continue CPT & HCPCS, Modifiers - Work due 02/02
Week 3 (Week of Jan 31) Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services - Work due 02/09
Week 4 (Week of Feb 7) Anesthesia - Work due 02/16
Week 5 (Week of Feb 14) Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery - Work due 02/23
Week 6 (Week of Feb 21) Integumentary System & Musculoskeletal System - Work due 03/02
Week 7 (Week of Feb 28) Musculoskeletal System - Work due 03/09
Week 8 (Week of Mar 7) Respiratory System - Work due 03/23

SPRING BREAK MARCH 14-18

Week 9 (Week of Mar 21) Cardiovascular System - Work due 03/30
Week 10 (Week of Mar 28) Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm - Work due 04/06
Week 11 (Week of Apr 4) Digestive System - Work due 04/13
Week 12 (Week of Apr 11) Urinary and Male Genital Systems
Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, Maternity Care and Delivery - Work due 04/20
Week 13 (Week of Apr 18) Endocrine and Nervous Systems
Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope - Work due 04/27
Week 14 (Week of Apr 25) Radiology & Pathology/Laboratory - Work due 05/04
Week 15 (Week of May 2) Medicine - Work due 05/09
Week 16 (May 9) Comprehensive Final Exam on May 9th

Changes may be made to course work, due dates, etc.
Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during semester if deemed necessary.

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.

If students are absent, it is their responsibility to contact instructor and check Blackboard for assignments.
Final Exam Date May 10, 2022 - 11:00 AM   Through  May 10, 2022 - 12:15 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Assignments/Quizzes/Participation 45%
Chapter Test 45%
Final Exam 10%

ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADING POLICY

* Students should keep a record of their grades/average. It is not the instructor's 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

* Late assignments are accepted for 2 days after the due date with -30 point deduction.

* After the second day, assignments are closed and will be unavailable to view and complete. The assignment will receive a grade of zero (0).

QUIZZES

* Quizzes may be given throughout the semester. If a student misses a quiz, the grade is recorded as a zero (0). After quizzes are closed and unavailable to view, 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 20% 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 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.

There will be NO Make-up Quizzes or Exams. If the class is face-to-face, students must attend class on the date quizzes or exams are given or will receive a grade of zero.

Late work will not be accepted; however, students may receive grades from participation assignments (which may include participating in class discussions and activities, assignments, flashcards, etc.).

ALWAYS USE LINKS PROVIDED IN BLACKBOARD TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO PUBLISHER SITE UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY INSTRUCTOR.

TURN WORK IN ON TIME AS POSTED IN THE COURSE OR AS OUTLINED BY INSTRUCTOR'S VERBAL OR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
Attendance Policy * 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 is 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 into Blackboard a minimum of 3 times per week - even if they think all work is complete.

* Students are expected to check e-mail a minimum of 3 times per week - even if they think all work is complete.

COVID:

ONLINE Students and FACE-TO-FACE 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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. 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.
Students may use the computer lab in the Gates Memorial Library if they do not have reliable internet access.

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 a 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.
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.