HIM 225 - Coding and Classification II

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course provides a study of advanced coding and classification systems.

Prerequisite(s): Take HIM 216 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Documentation, reimbursement and compliance
Radiology, pathology, and laboratory coding
Medication coding
Surgical modifiers assignments
Coding operative notes
CPC exam prep

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Medical dictionary

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain documentation, compliance, and reimbursement.
Assign modifiers in surgery.
Demonstrate the proper procedure for coding operative notes.
Proficiently code for radiology, laboratory, pathology, and medications.
Prepare for the CPC exam through the AAPC.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021