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Online Supplemental Syllabus Course Title: MCCG137001 (Diagnostic Coding) Instructor’s Name: Kevin Vaccianna/MHA/INFORMATICS/BA/CCS Email: kavaccianna@bryantstratton.edu Virtual Office Hours/Skills Assistance: Wednesday 6-8PM. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via the Ask Your Instructor button in the course or through email. Keep in mind, questions posed in the Ask Your Instructor are public to everyone enrolled in the course. So, the Ask Your Instructor is a good place to ask about course content or get clarification on completing assignments. If you have an issue or question that is more personal in nature, email me. We can also set up time to chat on the phone or get together on Microsoft Teams or Blackboard Collaborate if needed. Office Hours: Wednesday 6pm-8pm est. by appointment only Student Support Services (SSS): SSS time is used for taking advantage of added or enhanced learning opportunities with any instructor. Within the left-hand navigation pane, students will find the “ ePortfolio & Tools ” button, which offers links to Smarthinking , a tutoring service, and the ePortfolio . In the “ Student Resources ” button, students can find information on APA, taking screenshots, and contact information for various website supports. Also in this button is the Virtual Library , where students can access scholarly resources as needed. Grading & Response Time from Your Instructor: Grades along with feedback will be updated in Blackboard by Thursday at 11:59pm ET each week (check the My Grades button). If you have questions on content or need clarification on assignments, use the “ Ask Your Instructor ” button . I will respond to your questions within 24 to 48 hours . Instructor’s Approach: Welcome to MCCG137 - ICD Diagnostic Coding. One thing I have learned as a credentialed medical coder with 23 years as a medical coder is that there is a diagnostic code for everything. For example, during Halloween you would think twice about knocking on the door of an abandoned house without knowing there's a code for that. "Scary abandoned house as a place of occurrence," would be coded to Y92.89! In this course you will be applying everything you learned in Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology. As a coder your job is to simplify complex information into codes that explain why, where, and when. Using what you learn in this course your career will blossom as a vital part of the healthcare industry. You will learn: Version 5:2023

 ICD coding guidelines and the rationale behind their use  Properly index and select codes utilizing the tabular.  How to sequence codes, as well as medical necessity and ethical coding.  How to query a physician  The latest coding changes to keep things current. I believe learning comes from social discourse. I encourage you to attend our live weekly sessions to review assignments and coding guidelines on Saturdays at 9:00 am Eastern , utilizing Microsoft Teams. Two of these calls, in week 4 and week 7 , will be graded and attendance is required. Weekly feedback will be provided with graded assignments. I will also provide feedback on blackboard based on our weekly discussions. You are also encouraged to reach out using Microsoft Teams and via email if you need help. My office hours are Wednesday 6-8pm Eastern. Please know I am always here to help! Instructor’s Late Policy: Ensuring timely submissions is extremely important for success in online learning. There is an understanding that unexpected events happen and there may be times when you are unable to meet established deadlines. In these situations, the following guidelines apply:  Day 1: deduct 5 points  Day 2: deduct 10 points  Day 3: deduct 15 points  Day 4: deduct 20 points  Day 5: deduct 25 points If you have a documented emergency and need additional time, please let me know. Late work will not be accepted after the last day of class without my prior approval. Resources The following links are supplemental material for your review: Weeks 1-4 https://youtu.be/pJV-1YLKHqk -This 3-hour presentation is presented by me in a prior class. It goes over the coding manual including assigning an inpatient and outpatient code. A review of the tabular and index. The video also goes over chapter specific guidelines. Week 5- advizehealth.com/the-importance-of-medical-necessity-in-medical-coding/ The above article will go over the importance of medical necessity and why it is important for healthcare providers to document the reason for each visit. Version 5:2023

Week 6-https://work.chron.com/code-ethics-medical-coding-billing-specialists-3099.html The link for week 6 covers the code of ethics for Medical Coding and Billing specialist. The article will highlight confidentiality, accuracy in coding, credential maintenance and our professional behavior. Week 7-https://acdis.org/articles/2019-update-guidelines-achieving-compliant-query- practice The above article highlights the guidelines for achieving a compliant query. Course Assessment Evaluation Criteria: 90-100% – A 85-89% – B+ 80-84% – B 75-79% – C+ 70-74% – C 65-69% – D+ 64% and below – F An additional breakdown of gradebook categories and assignments can be found on the Tracking Calendar. DSI Statement Diversity, Sensitivity, and Inclusion are part of Bryant & Stratton College’s strategic plan and integral to the achievement of academic excellence. We seek to cultivate the College’s continuing efforts to foster an inclusive culture and atmosphere of mutual respect and equity. We encourage dialogue that will attract, retain, celebrate, and embrace all backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and abilities. This will be done by creating awareness through campus events, workshops, instructor training and development, while being purposeful about engaging with our students and community. Cheating According to the Bryant & Stratton College Catalog, cheating includes (but is not limited to): 1) inappropriate collaboration or carrying out conduct which the student knew or should have known provided him with an unfair advantage in the course; 2) using materials found on crowdsourcing source sites (such as Course Hero, Grade Buddy, and Koofers); 3) the use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations or in completing assignments; 4) use of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; and 5) plagiarism. Plagiarism may involve self-plagiarism (reusing significant or identical portions of previously submitted work without citing our acknowledging one is doing so), use of purchased reports or assignments, use of another person’s direct wording or ideas without proper acknowledgment and citation, and/or use of crowdsourcing sites mentioned previously. Version 5:2023

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The ramifications of cheating can range from failing an assignment (with or without the chance to resubmit) to dismissal from the college. Workplace Readiness For students at Bryant & Stratton College, workplace readiness is paramount. The instructional methodologies used have been specifically chosen for their effectiveness in preparing students to achieve both academic and career success. These methodologies include the integration of key workplace competencies throughout the curriculum; outcomes-based learning; active, experiential learning activities and assignments; authentic assessment; portfolio; and others. This course is designed to bridge together the workplace, the real world, and the classroom. The content will give you the opportunity to better prepare for the workplace and for the real world. Program Outcomes & Institutional Outcomes & Technology Requirements: Refer to the catalog link below to look up your program/institutional outcomes associated with your degree and the most current technology requirements needed to be successful in online learning. A weblink to the Bryant & Stratton College Catalog is provided below. Bryant & Stratton College Catalog .pdf Professionalism: Much like employees perform best in work environments where they feel supported and appreciated, students learn best when they are in a positive environment for learning. At Bryant & Stratton College, the classroom is your preparation space for the workplace as well as life. As such, following these expectations will ensure that your classroom experience is positive, supportive, and leads to academic and career growth. Creating a sense of community is essential in an online classroom. You must feel comfortable when participating in a discussion forum and you must understand that your ideas can be presented without fear of ridicule or cyber-bullying. Professional demeanor and communication with your instructor and classmates is of the utmost importance. You should practice treating your classmates the way you would colleagues in the workplace. To portray an image of professionalism, please observe the following guidelines when participating in discussion and communicating with classmates and instructors:  Do not write in all capital letters.  Do not write in any font color other than black.  Do not use any sort of profanity.  Do not use text language like “LOL”.  Be respectful and constructive in all communications. Version 5:2023

CareerLifePrep (CLP): An education from Bryant & Stratton College comes with a unique set of experiences that helps prepare students at every step in their journey, both while in college and after graduation so that they may achieve a long and fulfilling career coupled with a fulfilling life. Within the CareerLifePrep experience, there are several key pillars: CareerLifePrep Path , Pro , Plus , and Team . As part of CareerLifePrep, the Pro Pillar is designed for interaction between instructor and students to help prepare students with the proper workplace knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Each class has been designed to include assessments making connections between the course topics and the real world. Assessments, connected to specific course and program outcomes, are intended to mimic situations and scenarios you may encounter in your chosen field and will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your new skills. ePortfolio Inclusion: The purpose of the portfolio projects completed in each course is to help prepare students for the Articulation and Evidence assignment they will be asked to complete in their Capstone course. This activity is focused on getting students ready for the workforce. Students identify work(s) produced in each course that allow them to demonstrate, reflect on, and speak to the acquired knowledge, skills, and behaviors that will benefit them and their future employers. Once a portfolio project has been completed and graded, students should review the instructor’s comments, revise the project as appropriate, and upload the most recent version of the project to your electronic portfolio account for use later. Some classes, such as those in the first term, do not include a portfolio project. In these classes, no items will be uploaded into the student ePortfolio. Time Commitment Necessary to Earn Course Credit: Bryant & Stratton College subscribes to a philosophy commonly held by institutions across higher education: achievement of success with college-level study will necessitate that the student devotes both scheduled ‘in-class’ time as well as significant ‘out-of-class’ time to meeting course outcomes. To achieve all outcomes for this 3-credit hour course, each student should expect to participate in the scheduled ‘in-class’ asynchronous hours (6 or more) and to dedicate approximately 90 hours total during the session for class preparation and work time. Out-of-class time is necessary for completing textbook readings (if applicable), reviewing lecture content, completing related assignments, accessing and using additional resources as identified by the instructor, and/or researching, participating in discussion forums, completing graded assignments and assessments, and preparing for the final project. Version 5:2023