Professional Coder
8 Hours
Estimated learning time
Self-Paced
Progress at your own speed
Popular course
A popular course among students
About the Certificate
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.
Topics
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or GED, 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
Sections
Schedule
Asynchronous
Delivery method
Online
Deliverables
Professional Program
Launch of Career
After completion of the course, get 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
-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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