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  • AHM 199: Medical Assistant Externship

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Selected clinical experiences are provided in a medical office or health care facility. This is a planned activity that must be scheduled with the coordinator of the Medical Assistant program. This course is offered spring, summer session I and II semesters. Prerequisite:    AHM 107, AHM 130, AHM 185, AHM 208, and AHM 220
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  • AHM 202: Fund of Health Info Tech

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is an introduction to the Health Information Management (HIM) profession and the patient health record. Some of the topics covered are functions of the health record, content and structure of the health record, analysis of health records and health information, health care data sets, data access and retention, storage and retrieval systems, forms and screen design, and indexes and registers. Information is presented for both the paper-based and electronic health record. Prerequisite:    AHM 102
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  • AHM 208: Pathophysiology & Pharmacology

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course provides students with opportunities to learn fundamental concepts of disease processes followed by further study of specific diseases as they relate to a developmental stage or body system. Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, and treatment modalities, including pharmacology are emphasized. Prerequisite:    AHM 233 and (AHM 104 or AHM 105 or BIO 150)
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  • AHM 220: Applied Microbiology

    1.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This is a survey course intended for allied health majors. This 1 credit course contains microbiological information and skills needed for the allied health professions. This course differs from a traditional 4 credit microbiology course in that the 4 credit course emphasizes general microbiology for science majors, whereas the 1 credit applied microbiology course emphasizes concepts for students entering health professions. The concepts of specimen collection and transport, identification of microorganisms, pathogenesis, and control, and treatment of infectious disease are the main emphasis of the course. Clinical laboratory experiences will emphasize application of concepts to skills. NOTE: College Academic Learning Goal Designation: Scientific Inquiry (SI) when taken with AHM 104 and AHM 105 Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • AHM 231: Introduction to CPT Coding

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    The primary focus of this course is to provide students the principles, guidelines and application of The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system. CPT is the coding system used to describe services provided by physicians. CPT is also used for services provided by hospital outpatient and ancillary departments, hospital emergency departments, and other health care facilities. In addition, students will be introduced to Procedural groupings such as APCs (Ambulatory Payment Classifications) and RUGs (Resource Utilization Groups). This course also addresses reimbursement and compliance issues related to physician-based coding as well as the purpose and application of the CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). Prerequisite:    (AHM 104, AHM 105, and AHM 233) or (BIO 150, BIO 151, and AHM 233)
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  • AHM 232: Advanced CPT Coding

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed for students who plan to work in the variety of healthcare facilities in departments including medical records, medical coding, medical billing, or other reimbursement and documentation departments. It is intended to provide additional in depth study of coding principles, clinical topics, and case studies to increase knowledge and skills in CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding. The use of CMS Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) is also addressed. Extensive coding of case studies from various medical specialties will be completed in this course. Prerequisite:    AHM 231
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  • AHM 233: Med Terminology

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to introduce the skills and knowledge needed to develop an understanding of the language of medicine. The mechanism of building a medical vocabulary, utilizing roots, prefixes, suffixes, and the combining forms, and the pronunciation are emphasized. A workbook/text, audiotapes, and computer software are used to give the student hands-on experience in the use of the language of medicine. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • AHM 239: Intro to ICD-10-CM Coding

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to teach those interested in learning ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, the basic skills required to accurately code diagnosis in ICD-10-CM. Students will learn how to interpret and apply the ICD-10-CM guidelines to properly assign diagnosis codes to patient encounters. The ICD-10-CM codebook, textbook class-work, homework activities, and lectures will provide students with hands-on experience in assigning accurate diagnosis codes in ICD-10-CM. NOTE: Students must obtain a grade of "C" or better in this course to successfully complete their program. Prerequisite:    AHM 208, AHM 233, and ((AHM 104 and AHM 105) or (BIO 150 and BIO 151)) (Grade of C or Higher Required for All Courses)
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  • AHM 240: Hospital Coding & Case Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed for students who plan to work in the Health Information Management (HIM) department of a hospital. It is intended to provide additional in-depth study of inpatient medical record case studies to increase knowledge and skills in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding. This course will also provide students the opportunities to use and apply ICD-10-PCS coding classification system. Students will learn coding characteristics, conventions and apply guidelines to identify and accurately assign codes to inpatient hospital procedures. NOTE: Students must achieve an overall grade of "C" (70% or above) to receive credit for this course for Allied Health Programs or certificates. Prerequisite:    AHM 239 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • AHM 241: Reven. Cycle Mgmt. and Reimbur

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed for students to learn the general principles of revenue cycle management and reimbursement methodologies. Students will learn how to complete and use insurance claim forms and insurance related forms (referrals, pre-authorizations, registration forms). The class will provide students with hands-on experiences with a variety of insurance related issues as well as compliance strategies and reporting. Reimbursement systems including fee-for-service payments and capitation payments will be covered in detail as well as regulatory guidelines, management of denials of claims and chargemaster maintenance. Prerequisite:    AHM 130 or (AHM 231 and AHM 239)
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