HSX1945X Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office
Course Description
This training program prepares students to learn CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), and HCPCS Level II coding. It also includes preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam. It's designed for students with previous medical coding experience or who have taken the Administrative Medical Specialist training.. 80 hours.
Students registering for the Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office course should have an understanding of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding principles. There are brief introductions involving the "basics" of coding, which then will broaden and deepen as you proceed through the Lessons. The objectives for the APC course include:
- Build upon the prior knowledge of ICD-9 diagnostic coding with increased understanding and confidence.
- Understand the alphabetic and tabular structures of volumes 1 & 2 of the ICD-9 book, including the tables and supplementary classifications (V and E codes).
- Understand and use appropriately the coding conventions in ICD-9 volumes 1 & 2.
- Understand the CMS guidelines for outpatient diagnostic coding and identify the "special circumstances" specified in the guidelines.
- Review Guidelines and instructional notes accompanying each chapter and category within the ICD-9 coding manual.
- Identify first listed (principal) diagnoses.
- Increase accuracy of ICD-9 disease classification coding while using the acquired knowledge of CMS guidelines and chapter specifics.
- Understand the importance of remaining up-to-date on CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS coding changes and learn steps to avoid missing information on the changes that occur.
- Gain a complete understanding of the use of modifiers, section guidelines and the uses of specific CPT codes.
- Know the 10 steps to CPT coding that will help in being compliant and provide better reimbursement because of increased accuracy.
- Know the difference between each of the categories in the Evaluation and Management (E&M) section in order to simplify code selection.
- Gain a better understanding of the components surrounding E&M code selection.
- Know the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) E&M documentation guidelines (DG) and apply them correctly.
- Gain detailed information on each CPT modifier and its use.
- Demonstrate accurate code assignment with the increased knowledge of CPT coding guidelines.
- Know the difference between national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers.
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Course Fee: $1,395
