HC 104
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Intent: To learn the structure 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 103
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Intent: To gain the tools necessary to accurately spell, define, pronounce, and distinguish the correct medical terms of the structures and functions of the human body, as well as the major disease processes, diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations, drugs and treatment modalities.
Prerequisites: None
Clock Hours: 48

MC 101
PATHOLOGY/PHARMACOLOGY
Intent: To 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, prognosis and treatment of the disease. The student is introduced to basic principles of pharmacology with emphasis on action of drugs, therapeutic and pharmacological classifications of the various drugs, the names of the most representative drugs for each classification, and the pharmacokinetics of drug therapy and the possible adverse effects on the human body.
Prerequisites: HC 103 and HC 104
Clock Hours: 68

HC 101
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & HEALTCARE DATA CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
Intent: The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the content, structure, and use of healthcare data and data sets and how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems. Legal, ethical, privacy, security and confidentiality issues, along with practices applicable to health information management, are also presented in this course. The student is introduced to the concepts and evolution of electronic health records (EHR), as well as to HIPAA requirements, code of ethics of AHIMA, and Standards of Ethical Coding of AHIMA.
Prerequisite: None
Clock Hours: 48

HC 102
HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Intent: The course features a delineation of the evolving role of Health Information Management professionals along with the historical development of the Health Care Delivery System in the U.S, including accreditation standards, licensure/regulatory agencies, healthcare financing, and health information technology. It also covers the major components of the healthcare delivery system and an overview of the history of healthcare, the evolution of healthcare delivery and healthcare reimbursement
Prerequisite: None
Clock Hours: 48

HC 105
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Intent: This course will introduce the concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving electronic health records and public reporting of disease and disease trends. The student will have a basic overview of Microsoft Office Suite applications, and communication and presentation of software encoder/grouper applications. The student will be introduced to the role of Health Information Management (HM) in the field of Information Systems. The student will be introduced to the evaluation, development and implementation of the electronic health record.
Prerequisites: None
Clock Hours: 60

MC 102
BASIC & INTERMEDIATE ICD-9-CM CODING
Intent: The student is introduced to the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) system and application of the Official ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. The student learns to use Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of ICD-9-CM. The application of coding principles is illustrated with exercises and case studies. The student is introduced to the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification system. This course also makes a general introduction to the Prospective Payment System and Uniform Hospital Discharge Set, Ethical Coding, Data Quality, and Coding Compliance.
Prerequisites: HC 103/HC 104 and MC 101
Clock Hours: 96

MC 103
ADVANCED ICD-9-CM CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY
Intent: The student is introduced to higher examples of ICD-9-CM coding by using more complex case studies and authentic health records. The student will apply his or her mastery of coding skills and learn the principles and philosophy of coding logic. The student will use encoder/grouper software to determine and analyze MS-DRG assignments. The student will be introduced to healthcare reimbursement systems in the United States, including exposure to case mix index, maintenance of charge master, coding corporate compliance, quality improvement organizations and their role in the payment process. In this course the student is exposed to the plan for conversion from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS classification system. The student will perform coding assignments for comparison between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS.
Prerequisites: HC 103/HC 104/HC105 and MC 101/MC 102
Clock Hours: 70

MC 104
BASIC CPT/HCPCS CODING &/MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
Intent: The student is introduced to the general principles of CPT and HCPCS coding systems. 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 METHODOLOGY
Intent: The student is introduced to higher examples of CPT/HCPCS coding by using more complex case studies and authentic outpatient and physician records. The student gains hands on exposure by using an encoder/grouper for assignments. This course also will give the student an overview of coding and reimbursement under the Medicare and Medicaid Outpatient Prospective Payment System including RBRVS, ASCs, and APCs and other third party payer methodologies. The course will include the topics of outpatient auditing and monitoring the coding process for regulatory compliance.
Prerequisites: HC 103/HC 104/HC105 and MC 101/MC 102/MC 104 Clock Hours: 70

MC 106
VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Intent: 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, Ancillary, ER, and Physician patient medical records. The student uses codebooks and the encoder/grouper software. The student completes a series of projects 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. Practicum hours are 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: 52