Research Guides: MDCA 1343 Course Guide: Getting Started

SI Leader

Name of SI Leader: Rosario Vazquez

Office Location: Pecan Campus, C-108

Office Telephone #: 872-2581

E-mail Address: rvazquez_0302@southtexascollege.edu

Websites

ICD - 10 (World Health Organization
Resources and Tools to assist with the transition to
ICD -10.
JustCoding
Provides discussion groups for coders, job listings for coders, and other information relevant to coders.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Information about understanding health information privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Desvribes the process of how CPT codes are maintained and how to request changes or a new code. This site also provides continuing coding education opportunities and downloadable copies of the CPT
(for a fee).

Navigating this Course Guide

This course guide has been customized to assist you with MDCA 1343. Thanks for stopping by!

Use the navigational tabs above to find the course modules for your assignments and various resources that can help with your course assignments.

The information on this page is meant to orientate you with the requirements of the course.

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Tutoring
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Discovery Search
Use the Library's Discovery Search, a "one-stop-shop" for searching over 60% of all the Library's resources.
For more focused material, see the "Books, eBooks, Videos & Articles" tab for curated content that will assist you in finding a starting point for your research.
Writing & Citing
Not sure how to cite your sources using the American Psychological Association (APA) style or any other style? Visit the "Writing & Citing" tab for a general overview of the different citing styles.
APA Citation Style
We also have an in-depth guide that covers everything APA. We also feature guides on how to write different types of research papers, such as exploratory and argumentative papers.

The South Texas College Library has self-paced, interactive tutorials that help students and faculty successfully utilize library resources. Learn more about the library, how to search for information, and how to avoid plagiarism by following writing and citing best practices.

Some examples include:

Avoiding Plagiarism
Tips on how to identify types of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Searching for Books
Learn how to search for books in the library.
Online Library Orientation
Learn about the various resources and services that the Library offers through this interactive tutorial.
Choosing a Research Topic
Learn the steps to choosing a good research topic.

For curated content for all things Medical and Health Services, see our Medical & Health Services Management Research Guide (Will open in a new tab).

Discovery Search is available from that page, so there's no need to go back to the Library's website.

Find a list of databases best suited for Medical & Health Services research and some eBooks.

Not sure what citation style to use, or even how to cite books, artwork, and videos in MLA, APA. and Chicago? Check out the Writing & Citing Guide (Will open in a new tab) for assistance with these areas.

There are also several how-tos from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, and several tools for generating proper citation/bibliographies.

Course Description

Course Description

This course emphasizes medical office coding procedures for payment and reimbursement by patient or third party payers for ambulatory care settings.Prerequisite: Admission to the program and Program Chair approval.

Course Calendar

GENERAL DESCRIPTION of EACH LECTURE or DISCUSSION MDCA 1343
ASSIGNMENT	EXAMINATION
Week 1 1-Review NAH Division, MAT student handbook, Course Syllabus, & Safety/Emergency Plan Procedures	Week 1 [Quiz-Lect.-Lab-Rev Quests] Collaborate Meeting
Week 2 Ch. 1-3 textbook Workbook/Connect	Week 2 Exam 1 Ch. 1, 2, &3 [Quiz-Lect.-Lab-Rev Quests-Discussions]
Week 3 Ch. 4-5 Assign Project: Students must work in groups and present an assigned Medicaid insurance plan.	WEEK 3 [Quiz-Lect.-Lab-Rev Quests-Discussions]
Week 4 Ch. 6 textbook Ch. 7 textbook Workbook/EHR Case Studies	WEEK 4 Exam 2 Ch 4, 5, & 6 [Quiz-Lect.-Lab-Rev Quests-Discussions]
Week 5 Ch. 8-9 textbook EHR Case Studies/ Connect	WEEK 5 Exam 3 Ch. 7 & 8 [Quiz-Lect.-Lab-Rev Quests-Discussions]
Week 6 Ch. 10-11 textbook CMS 1500 Case Studies Projects Due	WEEK 6 Exam 4 Ch. 9 & 10 [Quiz-Lect.-Lab-Rev Quests-Discussions]
Week 7 Ch. 12-13 textbook	Week 7 Exam 5 Ch. 11, 12, & 13 [Quiz-Lect.-Lab-Rev Quests-Discussions]
Week 8 Ch. 14 Review for Final	Week 8 FINAL EXAM Date and Time will be announced in class and posted on Blackboard.