Medical Coding
Lakewood University’s Medical Coding program is to provide a comprehensive understanding of medical coding and its components. This program covers many topics including navigating the International Classification of Disease, ICD-10-CM, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS). This program will also takes students through a series of individual coding cases that will require them to use all three coding books for individual body systems.
Program Objectives
- Describe the difference between Medicare Part A, B, C, and D
- Locate and translate regulatory rules and regulations as they apply to medical billing and coding
- Recognize and describe the structure of an ICD-10-CM code
- Demonstrate the ability to navigate the layout of the ICD-10-CM, CPT, & HCPCS manuals
- Describe the layout and guidelines of the ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS manuals
- Illustrate ability to abstract diagnostic statements from the medical record and differentiate between main and modifying terms and subterms in the coding manuals.
- Choose diagnoses and procedures using the ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS manuals, following chapter-specific guidelines.
Professor
Gina is the Internal Audit Director at MaineGeneral Health in the Health Information Services Department. Prior to joining MaineGeneral Health, she was a Senior Manager Consultant at BNN’s healthcare management consulting practice, specializing in medical billing and coding education, provider education, chart auditing, billing compliance, provider-based practices and billing, and chargemaster reviews.
Gina has over 25 years of healthcare experience, including managing billing compliance and medical audit functions, and conducted educational sessions for a major New England hospital system. She was also previously employed as the director of the Coding Center, which provided chart auditing services, on-site coding education programs, and coding certification courses.
Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation
All members of the Lakewood University community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. Support is accessible by calling 1-800-517-0857 option 2 or by emailing info@lakewood.edu
Books and Resources
Buck, Carol J. Step-by-Step Medical Coding. 1st ed. Elsevier, 2023
Buck, Carol J. Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding. 1st ed. Elsevier, 2023
AACP. ICD-10-CM Code Book. AAPC, 2021
AACP. HCPCS Level II Expert 2021. AAPC, 2021
AMA. AMA CPT® Professional. AMA, 2021
Evaluation Method
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance.
Course Requirement Summary
- Assignments - Total of 140 Points
- Weekly discussion forums-Total of 80 Points
- Lesson Test - 1400 Points
- Final Exam - 50 Points
Grading Scale
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The maximum number of points a student may earn is 1670. To determine the final grade, the student's earned points are divided by 1670.
Your overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:
A = (90% -100%)
B = (80% - 89%)
C = (70% - 79%)
D = (60% - 69%)
F < (Below 60%)
Assignment and Discussion Forum Post Rubrics
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric
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Points |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
Very Poor |
No Response |
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Original Posting ____/10 |
Writing assignment was well thought out, coherent, and thoughtfully organized with all parts of the questions addressed along with appropriate grammar and spelling |
Writing was clear and relatively well organized and responded to many/most of the key points with a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Writing was somewhat confusing and not well organized and had little or no focus on the subject matter with significant grammar and spelling errors |
Writing is confusing and hard to follow with no organization while missing the point of the assignment entirely |
No Assignment |
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Total Points ____/10 |
Additional Comments: |
Discussion Question Grading Rubric
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Points |
Excellent Pass |
Good Pass |
Poor Fail |
No Response Fail |
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Original Posting PASS/FAIL |
Original post reflected good focus to the discussion with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Original post responded to the topic in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Responded with little or no focus to the discussion and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Reply to fellow student PASS/FAIL |
Response to fellow student reflected good focus to the post with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Response to fellow student in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Little or no focus to the post and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Total Points PASS/FAIL |
Additional Comments: |
Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism
Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.
I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.
Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.
The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.
Disability Accommodations
Students who have a disability and wish to request an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. The student can request an accommodation at any time although it is encouraged to do so early in the enrollment process. The student should complete an accommodation request form which begins a conversation between the school and the student regarding the nature of their disability and an accommodation that would help the student succeed in their program. The school may request documentation regarding the disability to address the accommodation request effectively. The school will communicate to the student the type of accommodation arranged. This process typically follows a team approach, bringing together persons from the academic department (including the instructor) and personnel from other departments as necessary. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.
Disability Services Email: disabilityservices@lakewood.edu
Supplemental Texts
You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation.
American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf
The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Library
Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University
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She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.
Support
Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.
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Career Services
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Objectives
- Describe the difference between Medicare Part A, B, C, and D
- Locate and translate regulatory rules and regulations as they apply to medical billing and coding
- Describe the structure of an ICD-10-CM code
- Demonstrate the ability to navigate the layout of the ICD-10-CM, CPT, & HCPCS manuals
- Recognize and describe the layout and guidelines of the ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS manuals
- Illustrate ability to abstract diagnostic statements from the medical record and differentiate between main and modifying terms and subterms in the coding manuals.
- Choose diagnoses and procedures using the ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS manuals, following chapter-specific guidelines.
Lessons
- Medical Terminology and NHA Registration
- Reimbursement, HIPAA, & Compliance
Reimbursement, HIPAA, & Compliance
Reading: Chapter 1
Assignment #1
Forum #1 - Medicare Fraud
Test #1
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- An Overview of ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding & Reporting Guidelines
An Overview of ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding & Reporting Guidelines
Reading: Chapters 2-3
Assignment #2
Forum #2 – ICD-10 Excludes Notes
Test #2
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Using ICD-10-CM
Using ICD-10-CM
Reading: Chapters 4-5
Assignment #3
Forum #3 – Assigning Codes
Test #3
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Using ICD-10-CM Continued
Using ICD-10-CM Continued Reading: Chapters 6-7 Assignment #4
Forum #4 – Circumstances for coding ICD-10 signs and symptoms
Test #4
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes/ Modifiers
Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Codes/ Modifiers
Reading: Chapter 8 -10
Assignment #5
Test #5
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services, Anesthesia/Surgery Guidelines, and General Surgery
Anesthesia/Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery Reading: Chapters 12-13
Assignment #6
Forum #5 Consider the Statement
Test #6
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Integumentary System/Musculoskeletal System
Integumentary System/Musculoskeletal System Reading: Chapters 14-15
Assignment #7
Forum #6 – Coding for Different Practices
Test #7
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Respiratory System/Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System/Cardiovascular System Reading: Chapters 16-17
Assignment #8
Test #8
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm/Digestive
Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm/Digestive
Reading: Chapters 18-19
Assignment #9
Test #9
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Urinary and Male Genital Systems/Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery
Urinary and Male Genital Systems/Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, and Maternity Care and Delivery
Reading: Chapters 20-21
Assignment #10
Forum #7 – Global Pregnancy Period
Test #10
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Endocrine and Nervous Systems/Eye, Ocular, Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope
Endocrine and Nervous Systems/Eye, Ocular, Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope Reading: Chapter 22-23
Assignment #11
Test #11
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Radiology /Pathology/Laboratory
Radiology/Pathology/Laboratory
Reading: Chapters 24-25
Assignment #12
Test #12
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Medicine
Medicine
Reading: Chapter 26
Assignment #13
Test #13
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
- Inpatient Coding
Inpatient Coding
Reading: Chapter 27
Assignment #14
Forum #7 – Course Experience
Test #14
Complete all activities and tests in lesson
Final Exam