Course Offerings

This course was developed to assist you in preparing for the outpatient, physician-based CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification examination administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). You need to know how to assign medical codes to patient services and diagnoses. This course is focused on providing you with coding practice and test-taking strategies for the certification exam, as well as a review of anatomy, terminology, pathophysiology, reimbursement and coding concepts.

Course Objectives

Review the structure, function, terminology, pathophysiology and abbreviations of all body systems

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

Demonstrate coding ability by appropriately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes

Demonstrate coding ability by appropriately assigning CPT ad HCPCS procedure codes

Demonstrate coding ability by completing assigned practice exercises

Write a personal plan for preparation for a certification examination

Outline of Instruction

Introductions/Success Strategies

Coding Basics Review
Anatomy and Medical Terminology Review

Diagnostic Coding Guidelines
Coding Practice

Anesthesia Coding
Coding Exam Strategies Research and Discussion

CPT-Procedure Coding & HCPCS Coding
Coding Practice

Surgery Coding

CPT Modifiers & Evaluation and Management Codes

Radiology Coding

Pathology Coding

Medicine Coding

Contact Hours

48

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Website

https://www.aapc.com/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures and services performed by physicians and other qualified health care providers in the medical office or facility setting.

Proficiency across a range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology and medicine.

A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations, including compliance and reimbursement, allowing a CPC to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims, denials, bundling issues and charge capture.

Understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Medical Terminology, Healthcare Coding

Learning Supplies Needed

Current coding review textbook and coding reference books (CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Final Grade of 80% or better

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Health care professionals who have coding experience and students who have completed the Workforce Development Medical Billing & Coding program or other coding program and would like more practice as they prepare to take the CPC exam.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Medical coder, medical biller

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Medical billers and coders fall under the occupational profile for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians. In Wake County, there is a medium demand, according to NCWorks Online, and the Triangle area has one of the highest distributions of job opening in the state.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Medical biller

Medical coder

Related Courses

NUR-3235E3

MED-3030V3

MED-3030W3

Course Contact Information

Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]