2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Medical Coder/Biller (NEW)
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Health Science

PSAV	
Program Number	H170529	
CIP Number	0351070716	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	1110 hours	
Teacher Certification	CER COD SP 7 G
MED RECTEC 7G 
MED ASST 7G 
MED TRANS 7G	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	9
Language:	11
Reading:	11	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

The program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of health care settings as entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, or coding clerks, or medical coder/biller or SOC Code 29-2071(Medical Records and Health Information Technicians). 

The content includes but is not limited to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease process including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 2 occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the post-secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A	HIM0009	Introduction to Health Information Technology* 	90 hours	29-2099	
B	HIM0091	Medical Coder/Biller I	350 hours	29-2071
	
	HIM0092	Medical Coder/Biller II	350 hours		
	HIM0093	Medical Coder/Biller III	320 hours		
	
*Students who have taken the Health core (HSC0003) previously as part of this program are not required to take HIM0009 to complete the program. These students should continue on to OCP B. Beginning in 2011-12 new students should be enrolled in HIM0009 as the first course in the program.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Explore health informatics and information management as a profession.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of health data concepts.
05.0	Describe the functions of a health record.
06.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of Health Information Technology.
07.0	Discuss classification systems, clinical vocabularies and terminologies.
08.0	Explore ethical issues in Health Informatics and Information Management.
09.0	Identify the importance of privacy and health records law in healthcare.
10.0	Utilize appropriate health services organization and delivery system regulations. 
11.0	Demonstrate computer knowledge and skills.
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
13.0	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the application of medical terminology.
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of disease process in relationship to the human body, including pharmacology.
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICD and CPT coding systems, both manual and automated.
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in ICD coding complexities.
18.0	Explain the significance of health information services to the Medical Coder/Biller.
19.0	Demonstrate ethical and legal principles with regard to the use of medical records.
20.0	Demonstrate understanding of medical billing.
21.0	

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Medical Coder/Biller (New)
PSAV Number:	H170529

Course Number: HIM0009
Occupational Completion Point: A
Introduction to Health Information Technology – 90 Hours – SOC Code 29-2099	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss the evolution of healthcare.	
01.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the infrastructure of healthcare in the United States.	
01.03	Discuss regulatory agencies and organizations within the healthcare delivery system	
01.04	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential.	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication including emails using correct spelling, grammar, formatting and confidentiality. 	
02.06	Observe professional e-mail practices and etiquette.	
02.07	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.09	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.10	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.11	Recognize elements of communication using a sender-receiver model. 	
02.12	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.13	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Explore health information management as a profession–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the history of health information management.	
03.02	Discuss the professional opportunities within the health information management profession.	
03.03	Demonstrate knowledge of professional associations within HIM.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of health data concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe the various uses of health data (primary and secondary).	
04.02	Describe various characteristics of health data quality and standards.	
05.0	Describe the functions of a health record–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the various formats of the health record.	
05.02	Explain the various uses of a health record. 	
05.03	Follow medical records policies and procedures for security, including confidentiality. 	
06.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of Health Information Technology–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Discuss how healthcare reform legislation can and does affect the HIT field.	
06.02	Interpret information from Electronic Health Records (EHR) and applications in healthcare	
06.03	Demonstrate an understanding of creation, use, and purpose of the electronic health record.	
07.0	Discuss classification systems, clinical vocabularies and terminologies–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate knowledge of administrative terminologies as they relate to HIM.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of clinical terminologies as they relate to HIM.	
08.0	Explore ethical issues in Health Information Management–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe the code of ethics consistent with healthcare occupations.	
08.02	Recognize ethical issues related to health information technology.	
08.03	Recognize ethical issues related to coding and billing/ healthcare documentation.	
08.04	Demonstrate basic knowledge of accreditation standards and licensure agencies.	
09.0	Identify the importance of privacy and health records law in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Explain the importance of maintaining ethical and legal standards in compiling and using paper-based and electronic health/medical records.	
09.02	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 	
09.03	Define and explain the composition of the legal patient record.	
09.04	Follow medical records policies and procedures for security, including confidentiality. 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate health services organization and delivery system regulations. – The student will be able to:	
10.01	Demonstrate knowledge of information system policies and procedures required by national health information initiatives on the healthcare delivery system.	
10.02	Demonstrate knowledge of current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local, and facility levels.	
10.03	Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, etc.	
10.04	Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare and respond to their information needs.	
10.05	Describe how to monitor and re-adjust workflow as necessary.	
10.06	Describe the most significant legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure.	
10.07	Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information.	
10.08	Describe procedures for patient-specific data to authorized users.	
10.09	Identify and recommend solutions to privacy issues/problems.	
10.10	Implement appropriate Joint Commission patient safety goals and other applicable regulating/accrediting agency guidelines.	
11.0	Demonstrate computer knowledge and skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate keyboarding skills.	
11.02	Demonstrate the ability to create, manage, organize and retrieve files.	
11.03	Demonstrate ability to connect to the internet.	
11.04	Demonstrate ability to perform research on the internet by identifying reliable websites.	
11.05	Demonstrate ability to send and receive e-mail.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to send messages with attached files.	
11.07	Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.	
11.08	Demonstrate the ability to install software programs as downloads or from a computer disk.	
11.09	Demonstrate knowledge of safe computer practices and security procedures including but not limited to encryption, passwords and biometrics.	
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
12.02	Define basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. courtesy and self-introductions).	
12.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
12.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
12.05	Conduct a job search. 	
12.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
12.07	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. 	
12.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
12.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
12.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
12.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
Course Number: HIM HIM0091
Occupational Completion Point: B
Medical Coder/Biller I – 350 Hours – SOC Code 29-2071	
13.0	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body–The student will be able to:	
13.01	Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system.	
13.02	Describe the structure and function of the circulatory system.	
13.03	Describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal & connective tissue system.	
13.04	Describe the structure and function of nervous and sensory systems.	
13.05	Describe the structure and function of the reproductive system.	
13.06	Describe the structure and function of the urinary system.	
13.07	Describe the structure and function of the digestive system.	
13.08	Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system.	
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the application of medical terminology–The student will be able to:	
14.01	Recognize and identify word parts of medical terminology in daily use.	
14.02	Build, spell and pronounce correctly, appropriate terms from word parts learned and be able to give the meaning of the word.	
14.03	Identify word parts and be able to build, spell and understand new words with those parts.	
14.04	Spell and use medical abbreviations.	
14.05	Recognize and identify terminology of hospital and other clinical forms.	
14.06	Demonstrate use of basic terminology common to medical/surgical practices.	
14.07	Use medical reference materials.	
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of disease process in relationship to the human body, including pharmacology–The student will be able to:	
15.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the predisposing factors and direct causes of disease as they relate to the human body.	
15.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the general morphology of organisms and their role in the disease process.	
15.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the pathogenesis of diseases of all the body systems.	
15.04	 Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacological agents, uses, treatments, and utilizing drug reference sources.	
15.05	Identify and use diagnostic test terminology.	
Course Number: HIM HIM0092
Occupational Completion Point: B
Medical Coder/Biller II – 350 Hours – SOC Code 29-2071	
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in use of ICD and CPT coding systems, both manual and automated–The student will be able to:	
16.01	Outline the development of nomenclatures and classification systems.	
16.02	Identify conventions and guidelines used in coding.	
16.03	Describe the process to annually update coding resources. 	
16.04	Demonstrate the ability to code CPT and HCPCS II Codes with a focus on correct coding and sequencing of CPT codes for Anesthesia; Evaluation & Management (E&M); Surgery; Pathology and Laboratory; Radiology , and Medicine. 	
16.05	Identify when it is appropriate to use HCPCS Level II codes and how to code them correctly.	
16.06	Use case studies and authentic medical records/abstracts to code intermediate and advanced, complex procedure code assignment using CPT (all sections), HCPCS II Codes, and, the current ICD Procedural Coding System	
16.07	Append all appropriate modifiers to both CPT and HCPCS II codes	
16.08	Explain Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and its relationship to CPT Category II codes. 	
16.09	Demonstrate the ability to accurately code and sequence for current ICD Diagnoses and Procedural Coding System Codes by body systems and supplemental chapters/materials. 	
16.10	Identify any discrepancies, incomplete information and/or poor documentation practices in relation to coding while following appropriate departmental policies for correcting errors or improving documentation practices. 	
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in ICD coding complexities–The student will be able to:	
17.01	Apply advanced ICD coding concepts to diagnostic complexities of complex case studies with an articulation of coding rules and sequencing. 	
17.02	Understand case-mix analysis, severity of illness systems, and coding quality monitors and reporting.	
17.03	Using a variety of simulated patient records (Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery, and Inpatient), interpret data and assign diagnostic codes.	
17.04	Describe characteristics of prospective payment systems (DRG, APR-DRG, APC and RUGS groupers) for various types of healthcare settings. 	
17.05	Review the format and conventions of ICD Diagnoses and Procedural Coding System coding systems.	
17.06	Identify the areas of similarities and differences to various classification systems (For example, ICD, DSM-IV, ICD-O).	
17.07	Use and maintain application processes to support other clinical classification systems (DSM IV, ICD-O).	
17.08	Explain how the Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine clinical terminology is utilized in the development of an electronic health record system.	
18.0	Explain the significance of health information services to the Medical Coder/Biller–The student will be able to:	
18.01	Describe origin, history and definition of all medical record types. 	
18.02	Describe the functions of the medical record department, i.e., data collecting, filing, retrieving, coding, indexing, and workflow  in all record types. 	
18.03	Explain the classification and functions of health information management personnel and chain of command.	
18.04	State reasons medical records are important in the health care delivery system.	
18.05	Explain different filing systems used in health care institutions.	
18.06	Describe the development of the medical record to include all record types	
18.07	Explain the importance of the medical record in relation to state and federal agencies, accrediting and licensing agencies.	
18.08	Demonstrate the use of a master patient index (MPI) system.	
Course Number: HIM HIM0093
Occupational Completion Point: B
Medical Coder/Biller III – 320 Hours – SOC Code 29-2071	
19.0	Demonstrate ethical and legal principles with regard to the use of medical records–The student will be able to:	
19.01	Explain the importance of maintaining ethical and legal standards in compiling and using medical records.	
19.02	Discuss the Code of Ethics of the American Health Information Management Association.	
19.03	Explain the scope of practice of the Medical Coder/Biller.	
19.04	Demonstrate ethical coding practices as outlined by AHIMA.	
19.05	Identify HIPAA compliance guidelines and regulations for electronic health information.	
20.0	Demonstrate understanding of medical billing–The student will be able to:	
20.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the revenue cycle management processes.	
20.02	Complete CMS (Centers of Medicare/Medicaid Services) 1500 or comparable claim form.	
20.03	Compare and contrast various reimbursement entities.	
20.04	Identify sources of payment, including patient and third parties.	
20.05	Use medical billing software.	
20.06	Perform electronic claims billing and submission.	
20.07	Interpret explanation of benefits (EOBs) and explanation of Medicare benefits (EOMBs).	
20.08	Analyze claims rejection, correct and resubmit for payment.	
20.09	Explain the relationship of current payment methodologies and systems including but not limited to Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs), Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Payment System.	
20.10	Identify the various external regulating agencies and their impact on the coding systems.	
20.11	Discuss chargemaster and superbill maintenance. 	
20.12	Understand compliance strategies and reporting as well as regulatory guidelines such as the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), Local Coverage Determination (LCD), National Coverage Determination (NCD) and the Outpatient Code Editor (OCE).	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Students should be encouraged to become members and participate in the activities of the professional organizations:  American Health Information Management Association and/or American Academy of Procedural Coders.  

About AHIMA Credentials:
Completers of the Medical Biller Coder program may take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credential exam as the first step in their coding career.  The CCA is an entry-level credential that distinguishes new coders in the job market. Individuals with a CCA credential: 
•	Exhibit a level of commitment, competency, and professional capability usually absent in a newcomer to the field 
•	Demonstrate a commitment to the coding profession 
•	Distinguish themselves from non-credentialed coders and those holding credentials from other organizations less demanding of the higher level of expertise required to earn AHIMA certification. 

The CCA should be viewed as the starting point for an individual entering a career as a coder. The AHIMA CCS and CCS-P exams demonstrate mastery level skills in coding.  Most individuals challenge the CCS or CCS-P exams after two or more years of work experience in coding. 
American Health Information Management Association
                      919 North Michigan Ave. Suite 2150
                      Chicago, IL. 60611-5519
                      312/233-1100

The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) sponsors a certification exam for coders with expertise in physician-based settings which leads to the title of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder Hospital (CPC-H).

American Academy of Professional Coders
		309 West 700 South
		Salt Lake City, UT. 84101
		1-800-626-2633

The National Healthcare Association also offers a national certification examination for a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).

National Healthcareer Association
7500 West 160th Street
Stilwell, Kansas  66085
800-499-9092 
www.nhanow.com

Outcomes 01- 12 are referred to as the Health Information Technology core and do not have to be completed if the students has previously completed the core in another program at any level. The Core should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the intercurricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills 

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9, Language 11, and Reading 11.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml