Title: Course Information
Course: SkillsCom CRS 210 14.0

CRS 210 - Welcome to Advanced Coding and Exam Prep

This course reviews the coding and basic functions of body systems, as well as educating you on pathology, anesthesia, radiology, evaluation, and medicine. The course will also prepare you to take the national coding exam.

Course Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate mastery of anatomy and physiology.

2. Demonstrate mastery of AAPC curriculum materials.

3. Pass the National Coding Exam.

4. Demonstrate mastery of E & M coding.

5. Demonstrate mastery of procedure coding in both CPT and HCPCS coding manuals.

6. Demonstrate mastery of diagnosis coding in ICD-9-CM.

7. Demonstrate familiarity of diagnosis coding ICD-10-CM.

Credit Unit 1:

Credit Unit 1 is comprised of three Modules, which you will work through until you are ready to take the Credit Unit Assessment.

- Module 1: Digestive System
- Module 2: Urinary and Male Genital System
- Module 3: Female Genital System

Credit Unit 2:

Credit Unit 2 is comprised of three Modules, which you will work through until you are ready to take the Credit Unit Assessment.

- Module 1:Endocrine and Nervous System
- Module 2: Eyes and Ocular Adnexa, Auditory Systems
- Module 3: Anesthesia

Credit Unit 3:

Credit Unit 3 is comprised of three Modules, which you will work through until you are ready to take the Credit Unit Assessment.

- Module 1: Radiology
- Module 2: Pathology and Laboratory
- Module 3: Evaluation and Management

Credit Unit 4:

Credit Unit 4 has two Modules that will assist you in preparing for the Credit Unit Assessment.

- Module 1: Medicine
- Module 2: Exam Prep

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Module Component Descriptions:

Introductory Information

The first page of each Module gives you an overview of what will be covered within that Module. It will also list Module Outcomes or Course Outcomes.

Readings

Each Module has one chapter from the online textbook. All assigned chapters are linked to the eText, but you are required to have the physical hard copy books that you can reference as you prepare to take the AAPC Coding Certification at the end of the program. This is the same book that you have used in the previous coding courses. Please read the materials thoroughly and take notes as appropriate as you will be responsible for this material in the Self-checks, Competency Assessments, and Credit Unit Assessments.

Lecture Materials

Lecture Materials may include a Prezi presentation or other materials. The same material is also provided alternatively as a PowerPoint presentation. Please view and explore the materials thoroughly and take notes as appropriate as you will be responsible for this material in the Self-checks, Competency Assessments, and Credit Unit Assessments.

Activities

In some courses there are additional learning materials such as Activities that you will be completing. These Activities are not graded, but submitting them allows you to compare your responses to the correct responses and determine how well prepared you are to take the Credit Unit Assessment.

Self-checks

After you have completed Readings, Lecture Materials, and/or Activities, you will take a Self-check to prove your understanding of the basic concepts presented. This is considered practice. Therefore, you may take it as many times as needed to gain mastery of the materials and your score will not be submitted as a grade. Once you have scored at least 75% on the Self-check, you are ready to move on.

Competency Assessments

This is your opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned and will be used to assess your mastery of the Course and Module Outcomes. You must complete and prove competency in all Modules of the Credit Unit before gaining access to the Credit Unit Assessment.

Credit Unit Assessments:

Credit Unit Assessments are the only time you will need a Proctor. Once you have completed all Modules within a Credit Unit, you will complete a Credit Unit Assessment to demonstrate your comprehension of all concepts, vocabulary, and processes covered. These Credit Unit Assessments will be the basis for your grade in this course.

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Technical Information:

- You will need a webcam and microphone for proctoring when you take your Credit Unit Assessments.
- Writing style requirements - APA Style (Webpage)
- File Uploads - File upload directions (Links to an external site.) (Google Doc)