CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION

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1 CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION Course: HEALTHCARE BILLING AND CODING SPECIALIST Term: Instructor: Class Dates and times: CONTACT INFORMATION: Phone: Contact: Advising Hours: Catalog Course Description: Students train to qualify for testing to become a nationally certified Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist. The course is offered in two consecutive and integrated parts that teach medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, ICD-10 coding, and insurance billing. Each part has a separate registration form and fee of $ Required Text: Medical Terminology Essentials ISBN , Step by Step Medical Coding ISBN Step by Step Medical Coding Workbook ISBN ; ICD-9 and CPT manuals, Understanding Health Insurance - A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement, 11 th Ed. (2013) ISBN , Understanding Health Insurance - A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement Workbook (2013 Objectives: Learners will be able to: -Understand medical terms and the names of major diseases including terms used on physical exams, operative procedures, and diagnoses, -be able to utilize methods used in selecting the appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes and demonstrate proficiency in coding skills, and -be able to identify the multiple roles of the insurance billing specialist and gain the knowledge needed to be proficient in the field.

2 Required Course Activities: 1. Active class participation (attendance and class discussions) 2. Read textbook chapters and related sources and handouts. 3. Complete and turn in all assignments 4. Complete all exams. Instructor Expectations: 1. Students are expected to attend all class meetings. 2. Students are expected to come to each class meeting prepared to actively participate in discussions. 3. Minor adaptations may be made in the schedule as needed. 4. Class meetings will operate in a context of academic freedom, with mutual respect for all viewpoints, even those with which we disagree. This is an important part of the learning process. 5. The Instructor is the facilitator of your learning. Each student should take active responsibility and initiative for his or her own learning. 6. Central Carolina Community College expects every student to be committed to honesty and academic integrity. To ensure that all students understand CCCC s expectations, specific examples of cheating and plagiarism, two common forms of dishonesty, are outlined below. The lists are representative, but not all inclusive, of various types of academic dishonesty. Cheating includes: Copying tests, assignments, projects, presentations, and similar work Submitting work that was previously submitted in another course or at another institution without instructor approval Changing grades without the instructor s knowledge Using unapproved sources (print, electronic, or web materials, etc.) during tests Receiving and giving assistance with tests or other assignments without instructor approval Any action which misrepresents or defrauds Plagiarism includes: Representing others work (papers, tests, assignment, projects, etc.) in any form, print, electronic, web, etc., as your own Not giving credit to work created or composed by another author (refer to The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, or other approved style guide) Submitting a purchased paper, project, or presentation as your own original work

3 Other Academic Honesty Violations include: Allowing others to copy your work Providing your work to others for submission as their own Lying to improve your grade or others grades Changing a graded work and submitting it for re-grading Stealing or destroying others work Collaborating on work without instructor approval Impersonating another and taking their examination If a student commits an act of academic dishonesty, the consequences may include one or more of the following at the discretion of CCCC. Receive a zero grade on that assignment. Receive an "F" in that course. Be suspended or expelled from the college. Inclement Weather Policy If bad weather forces the college to close, announcements will be made on all major TV and radio stations that service our area. You may also go to for the latest announcement about CCCC closing. If no announcement exists, then the college is open on a regular schedule. Please do not call the school and leave a message as the school s phone system cannot handle the volume of calls that would result from such actions. Instructional Strategies Used In The Course: Instructional activities will include lecture, group and classroom discussion, and hands-on learning using computer software. Meaningful technology (i.e. videos to appeal to visual learners) will be incorporated where appropriate. Course Pre-requisitess: Proof of high school diploma from an accredited high school or GED..Attendance: Student is allowed to miss a maximum of 12 hours in each section for a total of 24 hours. American with Disabilities Act (ADA): Students whose disabilities fall within the ADA should notify David Oates at prior to the beginning of class about any special requirements or equipment needed. Evaluation: A final course average of 80% for the tests and final exam.

4 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 1. CONVERSATION: Do participate in class discussions, but avoid side conversations. 2. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Please focus on class activities instead of working on other activities while in class. 3. SLEEP: Please stay alert in class so that important content will not be missed. Avoid sleeping in class as sleeping can be counted as an absence. 4. ATTITUDE: A cooperative attitude in class is to be maintained. Do not use inappropriate or offensive commentary or body language to show a negative attitude regarding the course, the instructor, assignments or fellow students. 5. PROFANITY AND OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE: Always use language that is acceptable to everyone. Do not use inappropriate or offensive language in class and do not wear clothing that communicates profanity or offensive messages. 6. CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS: Cell phone or pagers are to be turned off when entering the classroom to eliminate disruption to others. 7. GUESTS: Friends and children are not permitted in class. 8. FOOD, DRINK, TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Food and drink are not allowed in the classroom. CCCC is a 100% tobacco-free campus. Use of all tobacco products, alcohol or other drugs is prohibited everywhere on campus. 9. PERSONAL BUSINESS: Plan to transact personal business related to academics with the instructor before or after class. Schedule all personal appointments unrelated to academics outside class time so you do not miss class.

5 CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist Program Verification of Receipt Your signature below indicates that you have received your copy of the Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist Syllabus. You have read and understand the contents of the Syllabus and all of your questions have been answered. Student (signature) Date Student (print name)