HC 101
Health Care Data Content Structure/Legal/Ethics
Students will gain fundamental knowledge of patient and health care record keeping, different types of data, sources, use and users of data. Confidentiality and quality of data will be presented, as well as legal and ethical considerations.
Prerequisite: None
Clock Hours: 48

HC 102
Health Care Delivery Systems
Students will learn the historical development of health care delivery systems. The students will also be introduced to healthcare financing, regulatory agencies and organizations, and treatment technology.
Prerequisite: None
Clock Hours: 48

HC 103
Medical Terminology
Students gain the tools necessary for accurately spelling, pronouncing, and relating the correct medical terms to the structures and functions of the human body, as well as to the major disease processes, diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations, drugs, and treatment modalities.
Prerequisites: None
Clock Hours: 48

HC 104
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Students learn the structures and functions of the human body; to understand homeostasis and the gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the cellular, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and digestive systems.
Prerequisite: None
Clock Hours: 64

HC 105
Introduction to Microcomputers
Students are introduced to the concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing and retrieving health care data. They receive a basic overview of databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calendaring, and communication and presentation software. Prerequisites: None
Clock Hours: 56

MC 101
Pathology/Pharmacology
Students gain knowledge of the pathologic processes affecting the organs and tissues of the human body. Emphasis is placed on etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, therapy, pharmacology, and prognosis of diseases.
Prerequisites: HC 103 and HC 104
Clock Hours: 64

MC 102
Basic & Intermediate ICD-9-CM Coding
Students develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and/or procedural codes. The course will include the validation of coded clinical information and case mix/severity of illness data.
Prerequisites: HC 103/HC 104 and MC 101
Clock Hours: 96

MC 103
Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding & Reimbursement Methodology
The student will be challenged by more complex diagnoses and procedures and to apply their mastery of coding skills to learning the principles and philosophy of coding logic. The student will choose the best codes based upon knowledge of coding guidelines, as well as understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and the entire regulatory and reimbursement environment in which the Health Information Management professional must work.
Prerequisites: HC 103/HC 104/HC105 and MC 101/MC 102
Clock Hours: 60

MC 104
Basic CPT/HCPCS Coding/Medical Office Procedures
The general principles of CPT and HCPCS coding systems are introduced to the student. The class will cover the historical background, structure and organization of the systems, and the application of coding and regulatory guidelines, documentation, and basic components of healthcare documentation of the medical office. The class will include basic ambulatory coding concepts, higher-level examples of CPT/HCPCS coding, and an overview of reimbursement methodologies
Prerequisites: HC 103/HC 104/HC105 and MC 101/MC 102
Clock Hours: 96

MC 105
Intermediate/Advanced CPT/HCPCS Coding & Reimbursement
Students are introduced to principles of the classifications of evaluation and management services and documentation guidelines. The course will cover higher levels examples of CPT/HCPC coding assignments and overview of APCs/RBRVS/ASC reimbursement methodology. Students are exposed to computerized encoding systems including, logic based encoding software and automated codebook software systems. Prerequisites: HC 103/HC 104/HC105 and MC 101/MC 102/MC 104 Clock Hours: 60

MC 106
Virtual Professional Practice Experience
This course simulates responsibilities a coding professional may be required to perform on the job. The student applies the competencies learned in the program by coding from Inpatient, Ambulatory, ER, Ancillary, and Physician patient medical records. The student uses either codebooks or the 3M software encoder. The student completes a series of project reports on various topics related to the program competencies including Coding Compliance in the Physician Office prior to a summary assessment. Coding specialist (CCS, CCS-P) speakers will conduct review presentations either pre-recorded or live. The course is focused on building speed and accuracy using paper and scanned medical records.
Prerequisites: HC 101/HC 102/HC 103/HC 104/HC 105 and MC 101/MC 102/MC 103/MC 104/MC 105
Clock Hours: 80