CPC-105 - Medical Documentation

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

This course will cover clinical documentation improvement and the importance of accuracy to support medical necessity, appropriate reimbursement, accurate coding, and meet all regulatory requirements of the medical record. The student will be able to identify documentation deficiencies and communicate with providers to improve documentation to support high quality patient care.

CPC-110 - Essentials of Medical Coding and Billing

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

This is an introductory course which will introduce the student to the essential components of Medical Coding and Billing. The student will identify the basics of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Students will also learn the purpose, terminology, documentation requirements and functionality along with the legal and regulatory guidelines. This will include practice exercises to provide hands-on experience using EHR software to complete medical coding and billing tasks in the health care provider office setting. The course will also provide information on the uses of common brand and generic drug names. This information will help coders understand how to use medication information to identify situations in which further inquiry about comorbidities or complications may be necessary and ensure accurate reporting of chronic healthcare conditions. Corequisite: CPC-128.

CPC-121 - Introduction to Medical Procedural Coding

Lecture: 5

Lab: 1

Credit: 5.5

This course prepares students for a career in medical coding in the medical office. Introduction to current procedural terminology (CPT) manual, HCPCS and medical coding compliance and guidelines. Corequisites: CPC-126 and CPC-128.

CPC-126 - Diagnostic Coding

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

This course will prepare the student for application coding along with compliance as it is related to diagnostic coding. The student will be able to identify, assign, sequence and report all applicable diagnostic codes in accordance with the ICD-10-CM official guidelines. Corequisites: CPC-121 and CPC-128 with a minimum grade of a C.

CPC-128 - Introduction to Medical Insurance and Billing

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is designed to assist students in understanding the complexities of current insurance and billing procedures in the medical office or clinic setting. The student will obtain a sound foundation of the nuances, guidelines and requirements involved. The student will be familiarized with claims submission for major medical insurance/reimbursement programs. Corequisites: CPC-121 and CPC-126.

CPC-131 - Medical Insurance and Billing II

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course will discuss all aspects of insurance billing for today's health care plans. The latest information on HIPAA and OIG regulations, diagnostic and procedural coding, and office and insurance collection strategies will be covered, ensuring preparation for real-world situations. Also covered will be the importance of the medical insurance specialist's role in filing clean claims, solving problems that do occur and collecting overdue payments. Prerequisites: HSC-114, CPC-110, CPC-121, CPC-126 and CPC-128. Corequisites: CPC-151 and CPC-160.

CPC-151 - Medical Procedural Coding

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course will discuss in depth CPT and HCPCS guidelines and the assignment of codes. Modifier assignment, ICD-10 selection, medical necessity regulations, documentation guidelines, HIP AA law and chart auditing are also covered. Prerequisites: BIO-163, HSC-114 and CPC-121. Corequisite: CPC-160.

CPC-160 - Applications of Procedural Coding

Lecture: 0

Lab: 4

Credit: 2

This course allows the student to apply knowledge of CPT, modifier assignment, HCPCS, ICD-10 selection, with medical necessity. Prerequisites: BIO-163, CPC-110, CPC-121,CPC-126, CPC-128 and HSC-114. Corequisites: CPC-131 and CPC-151.

CPC-170 - Patient Access to Healthcare

Lecture: 32

Credit: 2

This course prepares the student for the front line of healthcare services for patients entering a hospital or clinic. This course places an emphasis on customer service skills, patient registration, patient scheduling, the fundamentals of the revenue cycle, billing and reimbursement, HIPAA and practical experience and understanding of electronic health records. Corequisites: HSC-114, MAP-401 and MAP-431.

CPC-820 - Medical Coding and Billing Practicum

Lecture: 1

Lab: 10

Credit: 3.5

This course prepares the student for job readiness skills needed in their chosen career of medical coding and billing. The student will complete an online series of modules to get real-world coding experience and test medical coding proficiency using real, redacted medical record cases from multiple specialties. A mock certification examination will be taken. Prerequisites: Students must have completed all required program courses with a "C" or above in each course and earned a cumulative program GPA of 2.0 or above before the end of the final spring semester to be eligible to enroll.