Course Syllabus

Fall 2026 | AHS-2121-VO01 - Medical Coding I

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Jennifer Lame
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Danielle Lafleur Brooks

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the proper use of standard coding tools and techniques. Students learn the basic principles of International Classification of Diseases Coding (ICD curriculum), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes used for billing professional medical services to insurance companies. Topics include an introduction to third party reimbursement as it relates to coding practice. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Health Information Systems

Essential Objectives

1. Differentiate between International Classification of Diseases Coding (ICD curriculum), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), including the context for use of each coding system and the organizations that maintain each system.
2. Explain the structure of CPT and HCPCS coding systems.
3. Demonstrate appropriate CPT/HCPCS coding application across a range of common services, including the correct use of modifiers.
4. Explain the structure of the current ICD standard.
5. Demonstrate appropriate ICD coding application across a range of common services.
6. Apply knowledge of medical terminology and human biology in the coding process.
7. Discuss legal and ethical issues involved in the field of medical coding, including HIPAA and OIG regulations.
8. Describe reimbursement sources in the United States, including managed care, third party payers, and related regulatory compliance issues as they relate to coding practice.
9. Explain the importance of appropriate and accurate coding practices within revenue cycle management, including identification of common errors that result in insufficient or non-payment.
10. Identify current and emerging payment models in the United States healthcare system, including fee-for-service and value-based reimbursement models and the impact these have on coding practices.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations.

Fall 2026 textbook details will be available on 2026-05-18. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

AHS-2121-VO01 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

Teaching Methods

· Textbook

· Lectures, Articles and other Reading Materials, Videos, etc. A list of resources and links are provided each week.

· Demonstration of Learning Discussions

· Case Studies

· Assessments/quizzes.

Evaluation Criteria

Students will be evaluated on the following:

· Completion and performance of all Demonstration of Learning Discussions

· Completion and performance on all assignments: Case Studies, assessments and quizzes

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Discussions are participation based points in this online course so participation is expected with three separate discussion board posts for each graded discussion board.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Discussions cannot be accepted late as they are participation based points. If an extension is needed for an assignment please contact the instructor prior to the due date to make arrangements, otherwise a 10% late penalty will be applied for any late assignment.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/student-support/accessibility-services/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

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