Professional Coder
352 Hours
Estimated learning time
Self-Paced
Progress at your own speed
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A popular course among students
About the Program
Description
The Professional Coder program is suitable for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in medical coding for a physician's office and is crucial in preparing for either the CCS-P or CPC certification exam. Exam fee included.
State Restrictions: NV, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, WI
Topics
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or GED, Web browser with internet connection, Course registration & payment, Prior billing & coding or industry experience (Recommended), Qualifying score on the Wonderlic SLE-Q and WBST test
Content Material Titles
- Introduction to Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology: A Course Companion (MedCerts) - 1st Edition eText and Workbook By Paul Reuter and Valerie Weiss Buck�s Step-by-Sep Medical Coding (Elsevier, Copyright 2023) by Buck and Koesterman Current Year � ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT Manuals
Total Cost: $4,375
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Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content
Professional Program
Launch of Career
Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P)
Hone Important Skills
Total Upgrade
Such as Medical coding, ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, HCPCS Level II, Healthcare, Diagnosis coding, Procedure coding, Medical records, Compliance, Reimbursement, Claims processing, Insurance coding, Audit, Coding guidelines
Outcomes
Beginner-Examine patient records and allocate numeric or alphanumeric codes for every Diagnosis and procedure.
-Demonstrate a profound understanding of the CPT coding system and a working familiarity with the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS level II coding systems.
-Accurately assign medical codes for professional (physician) procedures, services, and diagnoses.
-Ensure strict adherence to medical coding guidelines, regulations, and compliance standards.
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