Course Offerings

The increasing demand on healthcare providers requires medical offices to invest in highly skilled billers and coders. Learn how to use standard codes from CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II. Develop the skills necessary to take the Certified Professional Coder Exam and begin a rewarding career.

Course Objectives

Explain the importance of medical coding to reimbursement and the billing cycle.

Identify all aspects of HIPAA.

Demonstrate knowledge of the ICD-10-CM manual and locate diagnosis codes after abstracting key information from the medical record.

Demonstrate knowledge of CPT evaluation & management and locate correct codes from the CPT manual.

Demonstrate knowledge of the CPT/HCPCS manuals and locate procedure codes after abstracting key information from the medical record.

Apply the coding conventions and guidelines; identify the correct process for selecting codes; and analyze the types of coding errors to avoid.

Outline of Instruction

Medical coding, reimbursement, and the billing cycle

HIPAA

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding

CPT & HCPCS Procedure Coding

Coding guidelines

Contact Hours

128

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

CPC (Certified Professional Coder) by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)

Website

http://www.aapc.com

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

This course prepares you for entry level medical coding positions and to take the CPC exam.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

NUR 3235E3 Medical Terminology

Learning Supplies Needed

Textbooks will be listed in the section details.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

none

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Overall class average of 80 or better.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Healthcare professionals wanting to obtain coding certification or those without healthcare experience who want to enter this field and obtain certification.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Samantha Bray
919-532-5844
[email protected]