MOT 208

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Introduction to CPT4 Coding
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	MOT208	CREDIT HOURS:	2
2.	PREREQUISITE:	HPR178 Beginning Medical Terminology highly recommended or take concurrently

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:
	SUPPLIES:	CPT-4 (trade manual). (A CPT-4 manual may be used in the PCC library if student does not buy a current one), paper, pencils.
	WEB CT	Students can practice additional homework using WebCT. Login instructions will be provided by the instructor. Student will click on STUDENT ORIENTATION to learn how to navigate in WebCT.
4.	COURSE GOAL:	To learn basic coding concepts using the CPT-4 coding system for insurance claims. The course will introduce student to the HCFA 1500 form, HCPCS codes, and modifiers to be used for insurance claim filing.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will
	(A)	To learn what CPT-4 coding stands for.
	(B)	To learn how CPT-4 codes are related to reimbursement and documentation.
	(C)	To use the index correctly.
	(D)	To use E & M codes.
	(E)	To use the difference levels of national coding system.
	(F)	To use the guideline sections of the CPT-4 code book.
	(G)	To identify the 1500 HCFA form.
	(H)	To identify the UB-92.
	(I)	To identify a super bill.
	(J)	To apply knowledge of medical terminology.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	A.	(Take Home) Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50%
		A minimum of two coding tests and assignments will be given. More may be given as determined appropriate by the instructor.
		Components of tests may include: Fill-in the blank Matching Coding Abstracting Definitions

	B.		Assignments and In-Class Quizzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%
			Points will be assigned per assignment, i.e., 17 questions, 17 points
			Five points will be deducted for late assignment is prior arrangements are made. No points will be given for missed in-class quizzes.
			Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
			90 to 100 . . . . . . . . . . . .	A
			80 to 89 . . . . . . . . . . . .	B
			70 to 79 . . . . . . . . . . . .	C
			60 to 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . .	D
			Below 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . .	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 6 hours will usually constitute 20% of a two-credit semester course which meets 30 hours per semester. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
2.	DROP/WITHDRAWAL: If you are unable to complete this course, the student must complete the drop/withdrawal procedure within the deadline dates, see PCC catalog.
3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of homework may be allowed. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion. No make up of major test will be allowed.
4.	STUDENT CONDUCT: Students shall conduct themselves professionally and avoid all actions of misconduct as delineated in the PCC catalog. Actions such as cheating and plagiarism may result in a test score of zero and could possibly result in failure for the course.
5.	COURSE MODIFICATIONS: The instructor reserves the right to modify this course to better meet the needs of the student.
6.	INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Lecture, learning games or play acting, visual examples, workbook assignments, and tests may be used.
8.	COURSE OUTLINE
A.	The CPT book will be divided into 7 teaching sessions. Answers will be given to the homework the following class period.
B.	Due to time constrictions, minimal testing will be done in class. Tests may be given as take home tests. Students are not to help each other on take home tests.

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, in-class assignments, WebCT assignments and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.