Medical Transcription & Editing

MC 150 Principles of Procedural Coding 5

Prepares students to analyze medical records and accurately assign CPT or HCPCS codes for clinic and hospital visits, medical procedures, and other treatment modalities. Prioritization and determination of level of code assignments are also taught. Prerequisites: MC 145 with a C or higher.

MC 151 Introduction to Procedure Coding 5

Introduction to the principles and application of coding systems. Prepares students to analyze medical records, apply applicable procedure coding guidelines, and to accurately assign procedural codes in various settings. Prioritization and determination of level of code assignments are also presented. Use of coding resources to assign medical codes are explored. Prerequisites: MC 137

MC 161 Advanced Coding with ICD-10-CM 1

Provides practice assigning ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Version 10, Current Modification) diagnosis codes to a variety of coding scenarios including multiple and complex situations. This course is only open to Medical Coding students. Prerequisites: MC 146 or 147

MC 171 Procedure Coding with ICD-10-PCS 4

Foundations of ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, Version 10, Procedure Coding System) coding including conventions, guidelines, and classifications. Provides practice assigning ICD-10-PCS codes and diagnostic groupings to a variety of coding scenarios and case studies including codes for inpatient admissions. This course is only open to Medical Coding students. Prerequisites: MC 146 or MC 147

MC 180 Medical Coding Practicum 4

Provides practice in reading healthcare scenarios to assign correct procedural and diagnostic codes. Also helps to prepare students for certification testing. Prerequisites: MC 140, MC 145, and MC 150 with C or higher; MC 148 with C or higher or concurrent enrollment.

MC 181 Medical Coding Practicum 7

Provides practice assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS (International Classification of Diseases, Version 10, Current Modification/Procedure Coding System), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Code System) codes to patient reports that vary in complexity and type (inpatient, outpatient, physician, emergency room, long-term care, etc.). Assignment of Present on Admission Indicators and Diagnostic Related Grouping will also be presented. This course is only open to Medical Coding students. Prerequisites: MC 141; MC 149 or 161; MC 151; MC 171 or concurrent enrollment in MC 171

MC 218 Healthcare Reimbursement and Legal Compliance 5

Study of the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and reimbursement methods appropriate to all healthcare settings. Includes contemporary prospective payment systems and key health plans, chargemaster maintenance, and evaluation of compliant billing practices. Relevant legal and compliance issues faced by clinical coders in the workplace setting will be also be presented. Prerequisites: MC 118

MC 247 Advanced Diagnosis Coding 4

Advanced diagnostic coding including severity of illness systems, coding compliance strategies, introduction to SNOMED, crosswalks and maps used in clinical coding processes, and case studies using more complex code assignments. Includes diagnostic related prospective payment system applications. Prerequisites: MC 147

MC 251 Advanced Procedure Coding 4

Advanced application of the principles of procedural coding. Students will study procedure related prospective payment system applications, including professional fee billing examples in coding (Evaluation and Management services, surgical services, etc.). Case studies and more complex code assignments using Level I and II procedure coding systems will be utilized. Prerequisites: MC 151

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION AND EDITING

The Medical Transcription and Editing online certificate program is approved by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and includes medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and human disease processes to provide the basis for the student to accurately transcribe and edit medical practitioners’ spoken dictation. Courses in grammar, industry-related technology, and transcription and speech recognition editing teach the skills necessary to produce the medical records used for on-going patient care, billing, and legal documentation. Students will transcribe and edit medical dictation of increasing difficulty while learning shortcuts to increase their productivity. The program is offered in a fully online environment and may be entered at the beginning of any quarter, and requires approximately 3 hours of work per week per credit earned. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of this 43-credit program that prepares the student to enter the work force as an entry-level healthcare documentation specialist. Courses may only be taken by students enrolled in the MTE Program. Prerequisite: high school diploma or equivalent.

Faculty Advisors: S. Krajewski 425-388-9311 skrajewski@everettcc.edu MTE 099 Medical Transcription and Editing Test Preparation 0

No-fee, noncredit course is designed to help prepare for the Career Step final exam and other preemployment testing. EvCC graduates are required to take the CS final exam to qualify for Graduate Placement Services. Serves as an opportunity to determine readiness for skills assessment evaluations that are a routine part of the medical transcription and editing (MTE) job application process. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

MTE 110 Medical Records and the MT/MTE 3

Provides an overview of resources, tools, and references necessary to succeed as a medical transcriptionist or editor (MT/MTE) and explores the purpose and content of medical records used in healthcare documentation, as well as industry trends and the MT/MTE’s role in the reimbursement cycle and risk management. Only students pursuing the MTE certificate may enroll in MTE courses. Prerequisites: Instructor permission

MTE 120 Language of Medical Transcription and Editing 2

Focuses on the study of medical terminology for proficiency necessary to enter the workforce as a medical transcriptionist or editor (MT/MTE). The meaning of root words, prefixes, and suffixes, spelling and pronunciation, and rules regarding usage are emphasized. Terminology for medical specialties is explored including proper formatting and use of abbreviations. Effective research techniques are introduced and developed. Prerequisites: Instructor permission

MTE 140 Grammar Essentials for MT/MTE 3

Develops grammar skills necessary for the medical transcriptionist and editor (MT/MTE) to produce a finished product correctly utilizing general rules of English usage, punctuation, and grammar. The AHDI Book of Style is utilized as the definitive reference for general style standards. Prerequisites: Instructor permission