The Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office course is designed for students with previous coding experience or a basic coding education course. CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), and HCPCS Level II Coding will be covered along with information on the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), compliance and reimbursement issues, E&M guidelines, and much more. Details and tips are provided to ensure that the most in-depth knowledge is acquired. This course prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

• Increased accuracy in code selections and a smoother billing process with quicker and better reimbursement

• Leads to Certified Professional Coder certification

• Updates coders on current compliance and reimbursement issues

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To review ICD-9 coding and build upon the prior knowledge of ICD-9 diagnostic coding with increased understanding and confidence

• Have a clear understanding of the alphabetic and tabular structures of volumes 1 and 2 of the ICD-9 book, including the tables; also use

appropriately the coding conventions

• Understand CMS guidelines for outpatient diagnostic coding

• Understand each sub-category of ICD-9 codes; disease processes; classifications

• Identify both primary and principal diagnoses

• Increased accuracy of ICD-9 disease classification coding

• Understand the three levels of HCPCS coding

• Understanding of the use of modifiers, section guidelines; uses of specific CPT codes

• Learn the difference between each category in Evaluation and Management (E&M)

• Get a better understanding of the components surrounding E&M code selection

• Know the CMS E&M documentation guidelines (DG) and apply them respectively

• Demonstrate accurate code assignment with the increased knowledge of CPT guidelines

• Have a better understanding of when to use unlisted procedures

• Learn the difference between national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers

• Learn and apply the HCPCS coding conventions; the HCPCS modifiers and their uses

• Increased knowledge of Medicare guidelines for inpatient and outpatient services

• Learn to use the Internet for looking up Local Medical Review Policies (LMRP), state specific guidelines, compliance issues, and other issues of coding and billing

• Know the foundation of the LMRP's, their uses, and when to apply them

TRAINING DESCRIPTION AND MATERIALS

Students registering for the Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office online course should have an understanding of the CPT-4 (CPT), ICD-9-CM (ICD-9), and HCPCS coding principles. This course can be taken on either a Mac or a PC; however, most medical offices use PCs. Two textbooks will be provided for this course (ICD-9 Coding for Physician's Offices and CPC and HCPCS Coding Made Easy). At course completion, a current copy of the official CPC Study Guide will be provided to help prepare for the CPC exam. Student provides their own current year CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM coding books.

HOURS AND COST

Your Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office course includes 80 contact hours of online training for up to 1 employee.Pricing includes training administration, instruction, and specified participant materials.

Suggested Retail Price: $1,395

(Additional participants may be available at an additional cost)

Request more information online or call 866-IVY-4ACT.

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