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Certified Outpatient Coder (Voucher Included)

Course ID: SEF-3001GHG
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Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skill set to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you learn by completing readings and interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher provides prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams and access to the Practicode tool and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.

Course Objectives

Learn fundamental medical coding skills

Acquire skills needed to review medical records and determine the appropriate CPT, HCPCS Level II and ICD-10-CM code sets

Understand government/payer regulations

Master coding for various conditions, including chronic and acute varieties

Outline of Instruction

Outpatient Hospital Facilities and Departments

Business in the Facility

CMS Payment Systems (OPPS, DRG, IPPS, Revenue Codes) Overview

Facility Billing

Compliance in the Outpatient Facility

Documentation and Coding Standards

Anatomy and Medical Terminology

Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding

ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines with ICD-9-CM Application

Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, Surgery Guidelines, and Modifiers for Facilities

Evaluation and Management Services for Facilities

Integumentary System

Musculoskeletal System

Respiratory, Hemic and Lymphatic Systems

Cardiovascular System

Digestive System

Urinary System and Male Genital System

Female Reproductive System

Endocrine and Nervous Systems

Eye, Ocular Adnexa, and Auditory Systems

Radiology

Pathology and Laboratory

Medicine

CMS and Outpatient Prospective Payment System

CMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment System

Inpatient Coding Overview with an introduction to ICD-10-PCS

Midterm and Final Exam

Contact Hours

200

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification exam

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

Strong knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment:
"AMA's CPT® Professional"
"HCPCS Level II Professional"
"ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians with Guidelines"
It is recommended that you purchase the latest version of a medical dictionary if you plan to pursue additional certifications, but the recommendation is optional.