Coding Certification 2014 - Three Day Coding Certification Prep Course

Overview:
Learn specific examples how to document for services and procedures accurately and effectively. In this course you will learn:
Expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified health care providers in the office.
Proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology and medicine
A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement - allowing a CPC to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues and charge capture
Understand how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services
Why should you attend:
This course explains concepts and terminology and provides insight by an experienced trainer and coder how to pass the exam the first time.
Approximately 40% fail the first time.
Learn valuable test-taking skills.
Most do not finish the exam (run out of time)
Learn effective study techniques.
Areas Covered in the Session:
Understand and apply coding principles appropriately
Navigate coding manuals
Prevent denials and missed revenue
Maintain compliance with the latest codes and rules
Master the skills that will make your job easier
Custom-designed course materials: Materials are developed by instructors specifically for this intensive learning format.
Hands-on learning: Course participants work on approximately 500 coding exercises, including a 150-question practice CPC exam and numerous operative reports. You'll also receive a printed answer key for all exercises, including the practice exam. Students are required to bring CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS II manuals to class so that they can complete the exercises.
Small class size: Class size is limited to ensure individual attention.
Who Will Benefit:
Providers
Mid - Levels
Coders
Coding Manager
ICD-10 Implementation Team
Billing manager
Provider
Practice Manager
CFO, Billers
Beginning Coders
Agenda
Day One
Lecture 1:Introduction
Pre-Test-Question Review
Lecture 2:ICD-9 Coding Fundamentals
Using the Index
Coding 4th and 5th digits
Multiple coding techniques
Utilizing U & V codes
Neoplasm & Drug tables
All major disease groups
Test Question-30
Lecture 3:CPT Coding Fundamentals
General rules for CPT coding
Organization of CPT book
The index & cross-references
Surgical Package
Bundling rules
Add-on Codes
Surgical Modifiers
Lecture 4:CPT Coding Fundamentals
General rules for CPT coding
Organization of CPT book
The index & cross-references
Surgical Package
Bundling rules
Add-on Codes
Surgical Modifiers
Lecture 5:HCPCS Coding
Formate of the HCPCS book
The "Table of Drug"
Coding for supplies
Lecture 6:Modifiers
Defining CPT modifiers
Techniques for proper usage
Practical Example
CPT/HCPCS/MOD Questions
Lecture 7:Evaluation & Management
E & M Terminology
E & M Components
Determining level of service
Description of E & M Services
E & M Question 20
Lecture 8:Anesthesia
Calculating Units for Billing
Special anesthesia modifier
Qualifying circumstances
Obstetrical anesthesia
Test Question-10
Lecture 9:Pathology Laboratory
Organ & Disease panels
Chemistry
Surgical Pathology
Test Question-20
Day One
Lecture 1:Digestive System
Endoscopic procedures
Glmdilation
Intestinal procedures
ERCP
PEG tubes
EGD
Op Report - 4 and expl
Lecture 2:Female Reproductive System
Contraception management
Laparoscopy,hysteroscopy
Hysterectomies
Maternity care & delivery
Op Report - 2
Lecture 3:Urinary System
Kidney Procedures
Bladder Procedures
Ureter versus Urethra
Biopsies
Op Report - 2
Lecture 4:Musculoskeletal System
Wound exploration
Fracture Management
Arthroscopic Procedures
Bone grafting
Arthrodesis
Spinal instrumentation
Op Report - 4 and explanations
Lecture 5:Nervous System
Function of the nerves
Pain management
Laminectomy/laminotomy
Spinal procedures
Op Report - 4 and explanations
Lecture 6:Radiology
Diagnostic Radiology
Technical Component
Propessional Component
Ultrasound
Radiation oncology
Nuclear medicine
Test Question -10
Lecture 7:Male Reproductive System
Coding guidelines
Laparoscopy guidelines
Prostate procedures
Op Report 2
Day Three
Lecture 1:Integumentary System
Debridement
Excision of being lesions
Excision of malignant lesions
Wound repair
Grafts and flaps
Treatment of burns
Destruction of lesions
Brest Procedure
Op Report - 4 and explanations
Lecture 2:Cardiovascular System
Dignostic services
Cardiac graphics
ECG's rythm strips
Holter monitors
Excercise stress tests
Echocardiiography
Cardic catheterization
PCTA
CABG(Bypass grafts
Pacemarkers
Implantable infusionpumps
Op Report - 4 and Expl
Lecture 3:Eyes
Cataract removal
Keratoplasty
Comeal transplants
Strabismus surgery
Op Report - 4 and explan
Lecture 4:Ears
External/Middle/Inner
Myringotomy
Tympanostomy
Op Report - 4 and explan
Lecture 5:Respiratory System
Nose & sinus procedures
Bronchoscopy procedures
Thoracotomy/thoracoscopy
Op Report - 4 and explanations
Lecture 6:Medicine
Psychiatry
Vaccines
Infusions
Test Question -10
Lecture 7:Practice Management Overview
Test Questio - 20
Pricing/Register
San Diego, CA December 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 2014
$1,595.00 (Seminar for One Delegate)
Register now and save $200. (Early Bird)
Until November 15, Early Bird Price: $1,595.00 From November 16 to December 01, Regular Price: $1,795.00
Houston, TX February 4th, 5th & 6th, 2015
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Until January 10, Early Bird Price: $1,595.00 From January 11 to February 02, Regular Price: $1,795.00
Baltimore, MD March 4th, 5th & 6th, 2015
$1,595.00 (Seminar for One Delegate)
Register now and save $200. (Early Bird)
Until January 31, Early Bird Price: $1,595.00 From February 01 to March 02, Regular Price: $1,795.00
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