Description
This is our final class using the 2024 coding manuals. All three 2025 coding manuals will be available by the end of the year. This course is designed for students who are preparing to take an AAPC CPC® or AHIMA CCS-P® certification exam. Upon completion of the course, the student will take a mock examination that will assess the student’s readiness for the actual certification exam.
Course Price: On sale for $149. The course price includes access to the exam review material, practice exercises, quizzes, practice exams, and communication with an instructor.
Course Description: This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for a career in medical coding. In this course, students will learn and apply the coding guidelines found in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding manuals. Students will also learn how to accurately code various medical procedures, diagnoses, and services, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and maximizing reimbursement for healthcare providers.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Medical Coding
- Understanding CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Coding
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
- Surgical Procedure Coding
- Coding for Medical Specialties (e.g., cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology)
- Medical Documentation and Progress Notes
- Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Practical Coding Exercises and Case Studies
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding.
- Accurately code a variety of medical procedures, diagnoses, and services.
- Code from Progress notes, Operative reports, Pathology reports, and Radiology reports.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Apply coding knowledge to real-world scenarios through practical exercises and case studies.
Target Audience: This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enter the medical coding and billing profession, as well as healthcare professionals looking to enhance their coding skills. It is also suitable for those preparing for certification exams such as the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist Professional (CCS-P).
Course Duration: 4 weeks
Live Lecture Schedule: Every Monday and Wednesday from October 28, 2024 through November 20, 2024 during the following times depending on your Time Zone.
- Central Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Eastern Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Pacific Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Course Syllabus Link: Medical Coding Exam Prep_Course Syllabus
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is strongly recommended but not required. If you have not taken a Medical Terminology course, then you may enroll in one of our Medical Terminology classes when available. Alternatively, you may use a medical dictionary, search engine for terms, or a Medical Terminology book, such as Ann Ehrlich’s “Medical Terminology for Health Professions”. Used Medical Terminology books are also available for purchase online and may be used with this course. Please review the section at the bottom of the page regarding healthcare organizational background checks.
Assessment: Students will be assessed through quizzes, coding assignments, practical applications, and a final exam. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Coding manuals used in this course
The following coding manuals will be used in this course:
- 2024 AAPC ICD-10-CM Expert
- 2024 AMA CPT® Professional
- 2024 AAPC HCPCS Level II Expert
- 2024 AAPC ICD-10-PCS Expert (Inpatient Coding)
*Students may use their own coding manuals or the free PDF versions of the ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and ICD-10-PCS coding manuals that are included in this course. A CPT® Manual is strongly recommended since the American Medical Association does not allow the reproduction of this manual. If you are using an older version, please keep in mind that in 2021 and 2023, there were major changes in the way we level the Evaluation and Management services. Those changes are available on the American Medical Association’s website. Please contact us at 855-996-PPMC (7762) for more information.