Course Syllabus
Course Description
An advanced course concerning medical insurance billing and reimbursement. This course will focus on insurance companies such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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
Required Supplies
Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement and Revenue Cycle Management
Internet Connection
Grading and Testing
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.
Tests must be completed by 11:59 on the due date. NO student will be able to make up a test. Once test is closed it will remain closed. The due dates are listed on the first day of class – this means you have NO EXCUSE as to why you did not complete a test!!!
All homework must be completed and turned in by 11:59 on the due date, this includes discussion board postings. Otherwise it is an automatic zero for the homework assignment.
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. (50 Bonus Points)
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.
Online Communication Guidelines
Lastly, all correspondence should be free of typos and grammatically correct. I will not respond to emails that contain “texting” language or lack punctuation. College is to prepare you for the workplace and therefore all correspondence should be professional in appearance and content. This includes: discussion boards, papers, emails, chats, and homework.
- Choose an appropriate subject line.
- Update the subject line when the content changes.
- Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
- Write in complete sentences.
- Proofread for correct spelling and grammar.
- Create a new paragraph anytime the topic changes.
- Avoid typing in all caps as this indicates you’re shouting.
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 (Links to an external site.), 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 (Links to an external site.) available in the online Student Handbook and Right to Know (Links to an external site.). 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. 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.
Responsible Use of Classroom Content
Class discussions, papers, pictures, video, and any other student-created work for a course are all considered official course content. Student work, including papers, discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc., must be confined to the classroom (either on-campus or virtual) and should not be shared outside the classroom without the express permission of the student who created it. Students should respect the privacy of person-to-person or person-to-class communication in all forms. Violating student privacy may result in removal from the course. Significant or repeated violations may result in disciplinary action. This standard is pursuant to Board Policies 07.28.01 (Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures) and 11.15 (Acceptable Technology Use).
Accessibility Statement
Lake Land College is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive and equitable experience designed for all students, staff, faculty and community members to thrive within the physical and digital campus. This commitment is designed to eliminate barriers, regardless of ability or technology and to cultivate an environment that fosters success and a sense of belonging for the Lake Land College community.
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.
Accommodations
Lake Land College is committed to providing a quality educational experience to all students. As such, the College provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability to help them achieve their full potential. For additional information, please contact Student Accommodations within Counseling Services—(217) 234-5259.
Diversity at Lake Land College
Lake Land College is committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces and actively supports diversity. We aspire to be an institution where the quality of education is enhanced and enriched by an inclusive campus community. We strive to provide dynamic learning and working environments that encourage multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. Additional information is available at diversity page on the Lake Land College website.
Health Services
Lake Land College is committed to ensuring the safety of the college community while providing the best possible learning experience for students. Students with health concerns should immediately notify their instructor(s). Students with prolonged illness should contact the college nurse, in accordance with Board Policy 07.43 (Health Services), at 217-234-5276 or healthservices@lakelandcollege.edu.
Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (Title IX)
Lake Land College is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. Information about addressing sexual harassment and misconduct is found in the Student Handbook at Student Guide to Addressing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct section.
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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