A course into the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Clinical Modification. Students be introduced to the new ICD-10-CM code sets and learn how to assign diagnosis codes per official coding guidelines.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Be familiar with ICD-10 conventions.
- Apply chapter specific guidelines and select proper codes.
- Introduction of root operations for different medical procedures.
- Identify the various clinical classification systems and terminologies.
- Understand and describe the format and characteristics of the ICD-10-CM classification system codebook.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ICD-10-CM coding conventions by assigning codes to diseases.
- Apply knowledge of current Official Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines to assign and sequence the correct diagnosis codes for hospital inpatients and for outpatient services.
- Follow the basic steps in ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding.
- Assign codes that conform to approved coding principles/guidelines.
- Identify the main terms in the Alphabetic Index that describe reasons for encounters or admissions.
- Identify and sequence codes correctly.
DELIVERY METHOD
Via Zoom
METHOD'S OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture via Zoom
Exercises and Examinations via Online Portal & email
All course materials will be delivered via Online Portal & email
GRADING
Course completion is defined as follows:
• A student has completed 80% or more of the course assignments.
All examinations, quizzes and homework assignments are graded on a PASS/FAIL basis that is determined by your participation in the course, not your performance. You will receive points for each assignment turned in regardless of the score that you receive on the assignment.
Participation is evaluated by the assignments that you turn in to the instructor via email. These assignments consist of the following:
- In-Class Exercises
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Examination(s)
All examinations, quizzes and homework assignments must be emailed to your instructor.
HOMEWORK/ASSIGNMENTS
Students should expect to review an expected workload of 30 hours of work outside of the classroom. This will include the reading of course materials and the completion of assignments and homework.
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
The standards of professional conduct are an inherent part of professional socialization and expect students in health care to adhere to these standards.
- Students must demonstrate professional behavior. Being professional means that students demonstrate patterns of personal, academic and professional behaviors, which indicate that they are able to consistently conform his or her conduct to the requirements of Tri-County Allied Health School, and other Rules and Regulations related to scope of practice. The policies, and accepted standards of practice include, but are not limited to those that reflect honesty, accountability, trustworthiness, reliability and integrity, confidentiality, responsibility, adherence to facility’s policies and procedures, punctuality/promptness, and safety. Students must also consistently demonstrate behaviors that convey respectful and caring attitudes to staff, faculty and other students.
- Students must be personally accountable for their own behavior and are expected to maintain the professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice. They are also expected to conduct themselves according to the legal and ethical standards of the community and society. Students must follow established lines of authority and communication in the school and clinical facilities. Students may not use as a forum verbal, written or electronic forms of communication that may reflect a lack of respect, caring or integrity and/or which may be construed as defaming or possibly slanderous/libelous to the institution, program, staff, faculty or other students.
- Students must demonstrate respectful behavior at all times particularly in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical/practicum areas. Some examples of behaviors that students must refrain from include but are not limited to gum chewing, loud talking, and profanity. These are not acceptable behaviors.
COURSE CURRICULUM PREVIEW
SCHOOL POLICIES
- All classes must be paid in full prior to or on first day of class
- No refunds
- Only one course may be purchased at a time
- All classes are recorded in transcripts as COMPLETE or INCOMPLETE
- Course completion is defined as a student completing 80% or more of the course assignments AND mandatory completion of the final examination
- All assignments and tests are on a PASS or FAIL basis
- Pass or completion of course is based on participation, not performance
- Students must achieve 80% participation to PASS and complete course
- Attendance is mandatory and missed opportunities to complete assignments or attend class will affect the participation score
- No certificates of completion are issued
- AHIMA or AAPC certifications will serve to aid students in gaining employment
- Handout materials are included in the tuition
- Federal or state funds are not accepted for payments for classes
- Fees to sit for the National Certification examinations are not part of the tuition of Tri-County Allied Health School nor are they collected by this institution
- All testing fees are paid directly to the organization that governs the examination
- Tri-County Allied Health School does not offer any financing or payment plans for tuition fees
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How long is the course?
This course is 160 hours (10 weeks long).
Q: How long will I have access to the materials?
Once enrolled, you will have access to the course for 2 months after the completion of the course.
Q: How can I get a hold of the instructor if I have further questions?
You can email the instructor, Laurie Stutzman, at [email protected] or [email protected].
Q: What if I have other questions about the courses you offer?
You can contact us at [email protected]