Chabot College 2024-2026 269 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, HIT Program Learning Outcomes 1. analyze medical terminology, diseases/disorders, diagnostic modalities, and treatment in medical record documentation to effectively convert written words into Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD- 10-CM) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes; 2. evaluate law and ethics as it relates to the business of medicine and the medical coding profession; 3. interpret and apply coding guidelines and requirements to demonstrate correct coding using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD- 10-CM) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) manuals; 4. use critical thinking to translate the highest level of specificity when selecting Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes; 5. identify correct billing procedures/processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements; 6. identify coding errors and apply appropriate corrections prior to reporting to third party payers for healthcare services. Spring Semester HIT 41 Medical Terminology for Medical Coding 4 HIT 42 Introduction to Medical Coding and Health Information Management 2 HIT 43 Introduction to ICD Coding 2 HIT 44 Introduction to CPT Coding 2 HIT 45 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Medical Coding 4 Summer Semester HIT 46 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare 3 MEDA 76 Electronic Health Record for the Medical Office 3 Fall Semester HIT 47 Medical Insurance and Reimbursement Methodologies 3 HIT 48 Medical Coding 1 4 HIT 49 Medical Coding 2 4 Total 31 HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIT) COURSES 41 Medical Terminology for Medical Coding 4 Units This course introduces the medical coder to medical terminology and the structure and function of the human body. The history, word roots, prefixes and suffixes, body planes, directional terms and common diagnoses and procedures are discussed. Medical abbreviations are acronyms are also reviewed. Lecture: 72 hours 42 Introduction to Medical Coding and Health Information Management 2 Units Introduction to the medical coding profession and health information management, including health services organization and delivery methods; sources, collection, maintenance, and analysis of of health data; structure and use, requirements and standards for health information; information systems This course will introduce the student to the different aspects of the business of medicine and provide a basic understanding of the healthcare system which is necessary for the medical coding profession. Lecture: 36 hours 43 Introduction to ICD Coding 2 Units Introduction and overview of nomenclature and classification systems, with focus on coding outpatient clinical information from medical records. Instruction in coding diagnoses, using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) manual, sequencing and coding conventions. Coding software applications introduced. The medical coding student will analyze medical documentation and operative reports to effectively report diagnosis codes. Lecture: 36 hours Strongly Recommended: HIT 41 44 Introduction to CPT Coding 2 Units Introduces the medical coder to the utilization of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for hospital outpatient, physician, and other ambulatory services. Analysis of medical documentation and application of guidelines for coders and health information professionals. Lecture: 36 hours Strongly Recommended: HIT 41 45 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Medical Coding 4 Units Introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology, focusing on essential concepts of physiologic changes and altered functions in the human body resulting from disease processes. Diagnostic procedures, preventative measures and current treatment therapies will be introduced. Introduction to pharmacology and terms, concepts, drug categories and their uses, mechanisms of drug action, doses forms, routes of administration, and common drug names. Lecture: 72 hours Strongly Recommended: HIT 41 46 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare 3 Units Legal basis for the control, use, and release of health information; concepts of consent for treatment; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security rules; federal and state laws, and regulations governing the handling of special health information; ethical practices in health information; procedures used in responding to requests for health information. Lecture: 54 hours
