| Course Title: | International Classification of Diseases Procedural Coding with Lab |
|---|---|
| Course Number: | HIT203 |
| Course Description: | This course is the first in a two-course sequence. International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is the procedural portion of the ICD-10 system. Principles, guidelines, definitions, and coding conventions for using ICD-10-PCS to code procedures in an inpatient setting are introduced. Students will be provided with the comprehensive training necessary to accurately dissect operative reports and build codes in ICD-10-PCS. This course will include detailed discussion of the anatomy and code structure for each of the body systems and related sections of ICD-10-PCS. Health records, manual and computerized coding methods, and coding references will be utilized in the coding process. |
| Course Prerequisites: | N/A |
Syllabus
Course Information
Course Specific Requirements
Software Citation Requirements
This course uses open-source software, and as the end users of this software, students are required to cite the software for any student work, such as assignments, labs, or projects, where the software has been utilized. Open-source software does have end-user license agreements, and all students should read the entire agreement for a software prior to installation or usage. In order to use the software in this course, software citations have been created for students and can be located on the Open Source Applications page. These software citations must be included in all student work submissions that have used the software.
Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
The following books are required for this course:
ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach, 2016 Edition
by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA Therese M. Jorwic, MPH, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA
2016 AHIMA Press
ICD-10-PCS: The Complete Official Code Set
by Ingenix-Optum Coding
2017 OPTUMInsight
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Terminal Course Objectives
DeVry University course content is constructed from curriculum guides developed for each course that are in alignment with specific Terminal Course Objectives. The Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs) define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The TCOs that will be covered in detail each week can be found in the Objectives section for that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the TCO that it emphasizes.
1
Given a hospital scenario and recognizing the widespread use of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system within inpatient care settings, demonstrate a thorough understanding of the history, purpose, and uses of this particular coding classification system.
2
Given a healthcare scenario, illustrate the need for standardized nomenclature, classification systems, and clinical vocabularies, offering examples to demonstrate the importance of each.
3
Given a sample patient record, analyze procedural statements and operative notes to determine the objective of the procedure and the applicable root operation.
4
Given a copy of the ICD-10-PCS, demonstrate an understanding of the design and structure, and the application of each to the steps in the coding process for a given coding scenario.
5
Given a sample patient record, demonstrate an understanding of the attributes, characteristics, and definitions used in ICD-10-PCS.
6
Given a copy of the ICD-10-PCS, utilize coding conventions and guidelines to accurately build ICD-10-PCS codes for given procedures.
7
Given a sample patient record and foundation knowledge of coding technology applications, apply ICD-10-PCS coding skills in the correct use of an encoder software tool.
8
Given the objective to develop a Data Quality Improvement Plan, demonstrate the importance of quality clinical data and the application of guidelines for ensuring coded data quality in a healthcare organization.
9
Given an ethical dilemma presented in a coding situation, demonstrate the application of guidelines for the prevention of fraud and abuse to the coding policies and practices within a healthcare organization's compliance program.
Lab Schedule
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Week 8
Course Schedule
| Week, TCOs, and Topics | Readings and Class Preparation | Activities and Assignments |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 TCOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 ICD-10-PCS System Structure and Design and Coding Guidelines | Chapter 1 - System Structure and Design Chapter 2 - ICD-10-PCS Coding Guidelines AHIMA Article - Guidelines for Achieving a Complaint ICD-10-PCS Query | Coding Roundtable Group Discussion Graded Discussion Topics |
Week 2 TCOs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Understanding Root Operations | Chapter 3 - Root Operations that Take Out All/Part or Take Out Solids/Fluids/Gases Chapter 4 - Root Operations that Cut or Separate, Put in or Put Back, or Move Body Parts Chapter 5 - Root Operations that Alter Diameter or Route of Body Parts, or Involve a Device Chapter 6 - Root Operations that Involve Examination Only, Other Repairs, or Other Objectives | Coding Roundtable Group Discussion Graded Discussion Topics |
Week 3 TCOs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Anatomic Regions, Nervous System, Sense Organs, and Respiratory System | Chapter 7 - Anatomical Region Chapter 8 - Nervous System Chapter 9 - Sense Organs Chapter 10 - Respiratory System | Coding Roundtable Group Discussion Graded Discussion Topics Quiz |
Week 4 TCOs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Circulatory System, Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems, Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems, and Integumentary System | Chapter 11 - Circulatory System Chapter 12 - Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems Chapter 13 - Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems Chapter 14 - Integumentary System | Coding Roundtable Group Discussion Graded Discussion Topics Quiz |
Week 5 TCOs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Muscular, Skeletal, Urinary, and Male Reproductive Systems | Chapter 15 - Muscular System: Muscles, Tendons, Bursae, and Ligaments Chapter 16 - Skeletal System: Bones and Joints Chapter 17 - Urinary System Chapter 18 - Male Reproductive System | Coding Roundtable Group Discussion Graded Discussion Topics Quiz |
Week 6 TCOs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Female Reproductive System and Obstetrics; Placement, Administration, Measurement, and Monitoring; and Extracorporeal Assistance, Performance, and Therapies | Chapter 19 - Female Reproductive System Chapter 20 – Obstetrics Chapter 21 - Placement, Administration, Measurement, and Monitoring Chapter 22 - Extracorporeal Assistance, Performance, and Therapies. | Coding Roundtable Group Discussion Graded Discussion Topics Quiz |
Week 7 TCOs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Osteopathic, Other Procedures, and Chiropractic Sections; Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology; Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Treatment | Chapter 23 - Osteopathic, Other Procedures, and Chiropractic Sections Chapter 24 - Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Chapter 25 - Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Treatment | Coding Roundtable Group Discussion Graded Discussion Topics Quiz |
| Week 8 All TCOs | Final Exam | |
Blended E-Learning
This course is an 8-week, intensive course that includes both classroom-based and e-learning activities. Your participation in both areas is essential to your success in this course. You should expect to spend time each week participating in the prescribed activities both before and after our class meeting.
Participation before, during, and after class meetings is critical to your success in this intensive environment.
To get the most out of our weekly class meetings, it is essential that you come to class prepared. The weekly readings listed in the Course Schedule will prepare you for class. Our class meetings, in turn, will prepare you for upcoming exams and assignments.
Through the DeVry e-learning platform, you will be able to
- review the Syllabus and weekly assignment information;
- submit completed work for grading;
- take quizzes and exams;
- obtain copies of class handouts and notes;
- e-mail the instructor and other students; and
- participate in online discussion of class material.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
Unless otherwise specified, the following applies.
- Access to most weeks begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. mountain time (MT).
- All assignments are to be submitted on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they are due, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
- All quizzes and exams are to be completed on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they open, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. (MT) on the ending Sunday of Week 7. Any assignments or exams must be completed by 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday of the eighth week.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
All assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be completed per the schedule indicated by your instructor.
Assignment Values and Letter Grades
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
| Assignment | Points | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions (20 points, Weeks 1–7) | 140 | 14% |
| Quizzes (40 points per week, Weeks 3–7) | 200 | 20% |
| Coding Roundtable (Wk 1, 10 pts, Wk 2, 20 pts, Wks 3-5, 80 pts, Wk 6, 70 pts, Wk 7, 60 pts) | 400 | 40% |
| Final Exam | 260 | 26% |
| Total Points | 1,000 | 100% |
All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a letter grade using the scale in the table below.
Final grades are based on the percentage equivalent in the chart below and are not rounded to the next higher letter grade.
| Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 900–1,000 | 90% to 100% |
| B | 800–899 | 80% to 89.9% |
| C | 700–799 | 70% to 79.9% |
| D | 600–699 | 60% to 69.9% |
| F | 599 and below | Below 60% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?
- You must complete any quizzes and post your written assignments (if necessary) to the weekly Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (MT) each week, except Week 8 which closes at 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday.
- Once your work is reviewed, you should see comments and total points for each assignment in the Gradebook. Instructors should have Discussion work graded by the following Tuesday and all other assignments by the following Friday.
- You may check your progress at any time by going to the Gradebook, selecting the week and then your name.
- Click on the points earned for each assignment in the Gradebook to see any instructor comments.
What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?
- Double-check the error and try to determine what caused it.
- Send your instructor an email explaining your findings.
- Trust that any error in grading will be corrected quickly
What if I cannot get my work submitted on time?
- If you have an emergency that will cause your work to be late, please contact your instructor in advance of the due date so that arrangements can be made. Your instructor may reserve the right to deduct points for work turned in late based on the reason and the timeliness of notice.
- If a technical problem prevents you from meeting the scheduled due date, please contact the Help Desk at 1-800-594-2402 and immediately email your instructor about the situation.
How can I get extra credit?
Extra credit is not an option.
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