Course Syllabus
Instructor Information
Online Class
3 hour credit course
Instructor: Sarah Wright
Email: swright2756@lakelandcollege.edu
Office: #7 Webb Hall
Office Hours:
Tuesday: 10:45 – 11:45
Wednesday: 9 – 11
Thursday 10:45 – 11:45
Emails received after 12:00 on Friday may not be returned until Monday morning. I will not be answering any emails on Saturday, Sunday or any college holidays.
Phone: 217-234-5355
Course Description
A beginner's course for the CPT coding system. This class will provide students with a general understanding of the format and guidelines necessary for CPT coding.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply coding knowledge to code surgical procedures from case study scenarios.
- Discuss the anesthesia guidelines for coding anesthesia services and any additional procedures/services provided.
- Discuss pathology consultations and proper coding.
- Identify and define the different sections of HCPCS Codes
Required Supplies
√ Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding 2021
√ Internet Connection
√ CPT Code Set Book
Homework and Tests
Tests and quizzes must be completed by 11:59 PM on the due date. The due dates are listed on the first day of class. I strongly recommend working ahead as you never know when a child might get sick, you might get sick, or your computer might shut down. A good policy to have is to always stay one unit ahead on homework that way you are never behind.
No homework will be accepted late. All homework must be completed and turned in by 11:59 PM on the due date, this includes discussion board postings. Otherwise it is an automatic zero for the homework assignment. Please complete all of your homework in WORD and attach the document to the assignment.
Post discussions early!!! If you wait until the last minute to post discussions you are not participating. Students should plan on spending a minimum of 3 hours each week working on homework and tests.
I will re-grade every quiz, every time. Some of your answers will be automatically marked incorrect by Canvas because they are fill in the blank. If you spell the word five instead of putting 5, Canvas will mark this incorrect. That does not mean your answer is incorrect! I will re-grade every quiz every time after the quiz closes. This means if you take the quiz on Friday and it closes on Monday I will not grade it until Tuesday. You do not have to email me every time Canvas marks something incorrect that is actually correct. I will re-grade it – every time!!
The extra credit quiz is just that – extra credit. If you choose to take it that is fabulous, if you don’t want to take it that is fine as well. The extra credit quiz is worth 50 points and is based on coding procedures.
Grades will be composed of readings, assignments, tests, quizzes, participation, and final exam
Grade Scheme
The following grading standards will be used in this class:
| Grade | Range |
|---|---|
| A | 100 % to 90.0% |
| B | < 90.0 % to 80.0% |
| C | < 80.0 % to 70.0% |
| D | < 70.0 % to 60.0% |
| F | < 60.0 % to 0.0% |
Academic Integrity
At Lake Land College, it is assumed that students will honor the tradition of academic honesty. As such, students have the responsibility to be fully knowledgeable of the Academic Integrity Code, produce their own work, and encourage academic honesty among their fellow students.
For a description of what is considered to be academic dishonesty, please review the Academic Integrity Code available in the online Student Handbook and Right to Know. If you have questions regarding the College’s policy specifically related to this course, please do not hesitate to ask.
Help Desk Support
The Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) department offers technical support. You can contact the helpdesk at 217-234-5261 or helpdesk@lakelandcollege.edu for any technical problems related to the courses you are taking at Lake Land College.
Information Systems and Services is located in Virgil Learning Resource Center/Library (See Maps for directions.) in the lower level. ISS welcomes walk-in campus support Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the spring and fall semesters. During the summer the college is open from Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Personal WiFi hotspot devices called MiFis and computers can be checked out at the Circulation Desk of the Virgil H. Judge Learning Resource Center/Library (Links to an external site.). Contact 217-234-5367 or libcirc@lakelandcollege.edu to set up an appointment.
If you have any difficulties using Canvas, you can contact the Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) at information above or directly in Canvas click the Help link in the global navigation to the left. Choose Report a problem to create a ticket. Be prepared to give a detailed description of your problem when filling out the form for the ticket. Please don't hesitate to ask for help.
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- How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
- Canvas Tutorial site - on demand support with guides and video tutorials
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Accessibility Statement
Lake Land College is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. This means that all students, including students with disabilities, are provided equal and equitable access to all course and classroom materials.
As your instructor, I am dedicated to ensuring that my students have the resources and opportunities you need to succeed. My goal is to deliver course materials that are accessible for all students - including those using assistive technologies or with different learning needs. Please let me know if you find any of the course documents inaccessible or difficult to interact with so that we can work together to improve accessibility and usability for all.
I am always open to suggestions….
Canvas ADA Compliance Statement
Canvas conforms to the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WAI WCAG) 2.0 AA and Section 508 guidelines.
Basic Needs
Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Counseling Services for support. Students can also view Services & Resources page for more details. Furthermore, please notify me if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable me to guide you to available resources.
College Policies & Procedures
Academic Standards and Policies
For more information on academic standards and policies, please view the student handbook.
Drop, Withdrawal or Incompletes from This Course
It is the student’s responsibility to understand when they need to consider dropping/withdrawing from a course. Refer to the Lake Land College website for dates and deadlines. Instructors may withdraw a student from class if the number of absences is detrimental to the student’s ability to meet the course objectives. Instructors can withdraw students from a course prior to five instructional days before the first day of the final exam period.
Health & Safety Guidelines
Please review the following page on the Lake Land College website for the latest information.
Accommodations
If you have a documented disability and verification from the Office of Student Accommodations, and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation of disability to and meet with a student accommodations counselor to request special accommodation before classes start.
For additional information please contact Amber Niebrugge, Counselor for Student Accommodations and Mental Health Initiatives at 217-234-5259 or email aniebrugge71503@lakelandcollege.edu.
College Closings
The responsibility for canceling classes or closing for a specific period of time rests with the President of the College. When weather conditions prevent the opening of the College or cause a delayed opening of the College, announcements will be made on local radio and TV stations, and with text messaging, email and all other technology mediums available by 6:00 a.m. for that day.
Cancellation of day classes is not an automatic closing of evening sessions. The decision to close classes that begin at 5:00 p.m. or later will be made close to 2:00 p.m. as possible.
Course Summary:
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