Certificate of Achievement (credit: usually 18 or more units) HIT Coding Specialist
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Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
Assessment DescriptionStudent completing the HIT Coding Specialist certificate are in their third semester. They must complete all classes with a C or higher. They continue to work in groups completing projects based on the HIM profession. The third semester include diagnostic and procedural coding practice and using an electronic encode for coding case studies.
Learning Outcomes• Assign diagnosis/procedures using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) official coding guidelines for inpatient and outpatient

records

• Assign procedure and service codes using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

• Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classifications and coding

• Demonstrate professional and behavior skills and adhere to the necessary ethical standards of coding for HIM employment as a health

information coder

• Apply for Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination offered through the American Health Information Management Association

(AHIMA)
Number of Courses1
Number of Students20

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within the same department
Data Sharing Methods

Face-to-face meetings

Data Summary20 out of 20 students completed the HIT Coding Specialist Certificate. These students are eligible to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification exam.
Data AnalysisStudents must complete all classes with a C or higher. They practice on patient records and complete various inpatient and outpatient coding exercises to complete their coding classes. They can use this certificate for entry-level employment as a CCA or coding assistant.
Next Steps Planned

No plans at this time.

Learning Outcomes

• Assign diagnosis/procedures using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) official coding guidelines for inpatient and outpatient records • Assign procedure and service codes using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) • Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classifications and coding • Demonstrate professional and behavior skills and adhere to the necessary ethical standards of coding for HIM employment as a health information coder • Apply for Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination offered through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Changes

Details

None made at this time.

Learning OutcomesAll

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermFall 2013
Assessment Activities

Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps

Assessment DetailsAssist students completing their HIT Clerk II certificate towards the completion of the HIT Coding Specialist Certificate.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...No answer
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...No answer
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...• Assign diagnosis/procedures using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) official coding guidelines for inpatient and outpatient

records

• Assign procedure and service codes using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

• Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classifications and coding

• Demonstrate professional and behavior skills and adhere to the necessary ethical standards of coding for HIM employment as a health

information coder

• Apply for Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination offered through the American Health Information Management Association

(AHIMA)
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansYes we plan to assess one of the above-mapped SLOs in Fall 2013.

SLO Details Storage Location

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