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24 Winter 2018 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd Health Care Medical Terminology is course provides the basics of medical terminology in preparation for any health care career and is a prerequisite to on-site medical coding and billing classes. It can also help those who want to upgrade skills for a current position, or gain knowledge to succeed in other medical courses. Em- phasis is on learning the language of medicine in relation to the body systems rather than rote memorization of terms in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. No prerequisite. Purchase textbook and medical dictionary from the HCC Bookstore prior to first class. (T) 5.5 CEUs. $505 (includes $395 in fees*) Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Jan 29-Mar 14 XH-126 7328 #3372 Gateway Campus Introduction to ICD-10-CM Medical Coding is course is designed to provide basic coding knowledge for entry-level medical billing and coding students. Instruc- tion will cover basic orientation to the coding conventions, principles and practices of the International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD- 10-CM) coding classification system and the concept of reimbursement. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Pathophysiology for Medical Insurance Billers/ Coders. Purchase required manual and handbook: ICD-10- CM Complete Code Set 2016 Manual and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook, 2016 ed. from the HCC Bookstore prior to first class. Other resources provided in class or online are included in cost of the course. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. (T) 6.3 CEUs. $685 (includes $470 in fees*) Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Jan 3-Jan 31 & Sat 8:30am-5pm, Jan 6, 20 & 27 (No class Jan 15) XH-148 7332 #3376 Gateway Campus (This class has an additional 14 hours of online assignments.) Advanced Facility Medical Coding is course provides inpatient procedure coding knowledge, and advanced diagnoses coding for entry-level medical bill- ing and coding students. e focus is on the most common complex coding issues in facilities, including complications and comorbidities. In addition, an introduction to the International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision, Pro- cedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) for inpatient facilities is covered. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Pathophysiology for Medical Insurance Billers/Coders and Introduction to ICD-10-CM Medical Coding. Purchase manual and handbook (same manual and handbook from Introduction to ICD-10-CM Medical Coding class) from the HCC Bookstore prior to first class. Other resources provided in class or online are included in cost of the course. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. (T) 8.3 CEUs. $699 (includes $525 in fees* Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Feb 5-Mar 5 & Sat 8:30am-5pm, Feb 10, 17, 24, & Mar 3 XH-186 7333 #3377 Gateway Campus (This class has an additional 23.5 hours of online assignments.) The below introductory courses do not fulfill prerequisites for certification. Take the below courses if you're interested in exploring Medical Terminology, Medical Coding, or Administrative Medical Assistant but are not sure if medical billing/coding is the right career for you. Medical Terminology ONLINE Explore a career in health care by learning key medical terminology. Topics include root terms, word associa- tions, and word combinations. To view a full description and create your online account, please visit ed2go.com/ howardcc. $130 (includes $90 in fees*) Jan 17-Feb 23 XO-190 4009 #4652 Online Feb 14-Mar 23 XO-190 4010 #4653 Online Mar 14-Apr 20 XO-190 4011 #4654 Online Medical Coding You will learn to use the CPT manual and the ICD-9-CM to find medical codes for diseases, treatments, and surgi- cal procedures. To view a full description and create your online account, please visit ed2go.com/howardcc. $130 (includes $90 in fees*) Jan 17-Feb 23 XO-419 4003 #4646 Online Feb 14-Mar 23 XO-419 4004 #4647 Online Mar 14-Apr 20 XO-419 4005 #4648 Online Administrative Medical Assistant Explore a career as an administrative medical assistant. Topics include scheduling patients, billing, and insur- ance claims. To view a full description and create your online account, please visit ed2go.com/howardcc. $130 (includes $90 in fees*) Jan 17-Feb 23 XO-480 4012 #4657 Online Feb 14-Mar 23 XO-480 4013 #4660 Online Mar 14-Apr 20 XO-480 4014 #4662 Online COURSE NOTES * Fees not eligible for waiver. ** Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at first class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before first class.