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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
AH 138 Basic Procedure Coding
Number of Credits:
3
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide students with medical coding skills. The
focus of the class is on CPT coding.
Prerequisites:
None
Course Objectives:
Students are expected to
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Describe the use of codes, modifiers, and symbols found in the coding book.
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Understand the differences among the sections of the CPT manual as well as how the
sections are related.
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Follow the guidelines found in each chapter and apply the rules of correct coding.
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Explain how to communicate with physicians, and demonstrate what is needed to
successfully code a procedure note.
Instructor:
Heidi Hall
Office:
Early Morning & Evening appointments arranged upon request.
Phone:
Arrangements to discuss class over the phone can be made through iMail.
Email:
Use the
iMail
block provided within the course. I will be checking that more often.
heidi.hall.2@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule:
Online; See outline for deadlines.
Textbooks:
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Buck, Carol J.,
Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2011 Edition
, Elsevier, Inc.
(www.elsevierhealth.com), 2011 Edition
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Buck, Carol J.,
Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2011 Edition
, Elsevier, Inc.
(www.elsevierhealth.com), 2011 Edition
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CPT Standard/Professional Edition
, American Medical Association Press
(www.amapress.com)
Course Requirements:
Independent Practice:
Answer all section reviews and chapter reviews to make sure that you
understand the information in the assigned chapters. If you have questions about any topics or
need help, please contact me or another student via the course email.
Assignments:
Each chapter will have a graded assignment that should be completed prior
to tests. All assignments (quizzes) will have an individual score and at the end of the course will
be worth part of the total grade. Assignments are also adaptive (each question will allow you