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Presented bySharon Tyler-Jackson, CPC
Professional Medical Coder Institutewww.medicalcoderschool.org
Email: [email protected] phone/fax
424.202.1144 cell
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Introduction to Certified Professional On-Line Coder Course
CLASS STARTS AUGUST 30, 2014
Objectivesq Introduction of Principal Instructorq Overview: What is Medical Coding?q Certified Coder Salary Surveyq Employment and Internship Opportunitiesq Learning Objectivesq Pre-requisites CPC, CPC-Aq Class Schedule and Attendanceq Assignment and Participationq Length of Coding Programq Required Medical Coder Reference Books
q Tuitionq Payment Plan Optionsq Class and Holiday Calendarq Registration Deadlineq Question & Answer
Objectivesq Introduction of Principal Instructorq Overview: What is Medical Coding?q Certified Coder Salary Surveyq Employment and Internship Opportunitiesq Learning Objectivesq Pre-requisites CPC, CPC-Aq Class Schedule and Attendanceq Assignment and Participationq Length of Coding Programq Required Medical Coder Reference Books
q Tuitionq Payment Plan Optionsq Class and Holiday Calendarq Registration Deadlineq Question & Answer
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AgendaAgenda
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} Sharon Tyler-Jackson, CPC Principal Instructor
Professional Medical Coders Institute is an approved institute to teach the professional medical coding curriculum (PMCC) administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) www.aapc.com
Experience◦ Certified Professional Coder (CPC)◦ 28 years of medical coding experience◦ Approved AAPC Professional Medical Coding Curriculum Instructor◦ Approved AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer◦ Extensive experience in the healthcare field with a solid knowledge of
compliance, medical records, medical billing, insurance, and coding◦ Principal Instructor
*All medical coding courses are held on-line and taught by a live instructor
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About the Presenter
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Medical Coding is the process of converting physicians or health care providers documentation to ICD-9 codes and procedure codes to CPT codes.
Also involves HCPCS (pronounced Hick-picks) codes that identify supplies and drugs for correct billing. Modifiers are used to support additional services or procedures that are rendered to received additional reimbursement for services.
Example:Patient presented for office visit = CPT codePhysician conducted EKG = CPT procedure codePresented to office with chest pain = ICD-9 code
} What other organizations use the coding systems besides insurance companies, and why?
Insurance CompaniesWorld Health Organization (WHO)
American Hospital Association
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Research Institutions5
Source AAPC: http://news.aapc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Regional-Salary-Map-2013.png
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Job Seekers (Certified Coder)
AAPC offers the most comprehensive resources for you to find a job in medical coding.
Find a Job◦ Health Care Jobs Database - Online job database with tens of thousands of jobs in
medical coding, billing, auditing and practice management.
◦ AAPC Employment Forums - Network with 128,000+ coders to get help with job searching, preparing for the interview and sometimes learn about opportunities for employment even before they're posted the AAPC database.
◦ Local Chapters - Network with health care professionals at your local chapter meetings or on your local chapter forum. Many chapters announce job openings at chapter meetings.
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qCertified Professional Coder (CPC)◦ Basic Anatomy preferred◦ Medical Terminology preferred◦ Basic Coding concept◦ or Work-related experience (coder, biller, etc.)
q Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A)◦ Offered to those who successful complete the coding course and pass the
examination, but do not have 2 years of medical field experience.
◦ Two letters of recommendation (CPC, CPC-A) addressing your qualifications related coding experience and/or professional demeanor and work ethics. Colleagues, physicians, or supervisors may submit letter.
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Schedule Medical Coding Training: CPC® 16 Week Course Outline
Week 1 Chapter 01 - The Business of Medicine Chapter 02 – Anatomy and Terminology
Week 2Chapter 03 – Introduction to ICD-9-CM Chapter 04 – ICD-9-CM Coding Chapters 1-9
Week 3 Chapter 05 - ICD-9-CM Coding Chapters 10 - 18
Week 4 Chapter 06 - Introduction to CPT, Surgery Guidelines, HCPCS, and Modifiers
Week 5 Midterm Exam
Week 6Chapter 07 – Integumentary System Chapter 08 – Musculoskeletal System
Week 7 Chapter 09 – Respiratory, Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, Diaphragm
Week 8 Chapter 10 – Cardiovascular System
Week 9Chapter 11 – Digestive System Chapter 12 – Urinary System and Male Genital System
Week 10 Chapter 13 - Reproductive Systems, Female Genital System, and Maternity
Week 11Chapter 14 – Endocrine System and Nervous System Chapter 15 – Eye and Ocular Adnexa, Auditory Systems
Week 12 Chapter 16 - Anesthesia
Week 13 Chapter 17 - Radiology Chapter 18 - Pathology/Laboratory
Week 14 Chapter 19 – Evaluation and Management
Week 15Chapter 20 – Medicine Chapter 21 – What Lies Ahead
Week 16 Final ExamTBA Official AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
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Definition of On-line learning: a method of studying in which lectures are broadcast or classes are conducted or over the Internet, without the student's needing to attend a school or college in person. Also referred to as distance learning.
q Student will be required to call into on-line class via WebEx.com, each Saturday.
q Class time is scheduled each Saturday morning from 8:30am to 11:30am (except Holidays, calendar will be published). Note: Call in 15-min prior to avoid tardy
q On occasions whereas student is unable to attend, a recorded, modified version will be sent via email.
q Missed attendance in excess of 2 absences will require further review by Principal Instructor. Attendance is necessary to ensure passing rate!
Class Schedule & Attendance
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Definition of On-line learning: a method of studying in which lectures are broadcast or classes are conducted or over the Internet, without the student's needing to attend a school or college in person. Also referred to as distance education.
q Instructor will lecture on current chapter and students will have the ability to pose questions and participate in class by reading and responding to chapter questions.
q Homework will be reviewed in class. 100% participation is expected in each class.
q Additional assignments (coding exercises) will be sent via email(Gmail shared drive) and should be returned to instructor before the upcoming class.
q Timed mid-term and final test will be administered to monitor student’s competency with coding curriculum.
Assignments & Participation
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Definition On-line learning: a method of studying in which lectures are broadcast or classes are conducted or over the Internet, without the student's needing to attend a school or college in person. Also referred to as distance education.
q Coding program is 16 weeks (4 months) in length (excluding Holidays)
q Student must dedicate time for study and homework each week (up to 4 hours independent study)!
q Student should call the Principal Instructor for questions during the week.
Length of Coding Program
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PMCC Students must provide the following books and information prior to first class and Seminar. Registrants are encouraged to use the current coding books listed below:
} 2014 CPT-4} 2014 ICD-9-CM} 2014 HCPCS} Current Medical Dictionary (optional)
Upon registration completion, Professional Medical Coders Institute will provide ordering information for discounted books through the AAPC.
Separate purchase. Books not included in tuition.
Required Medical Coding Books
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} TUITION/FEES for the full-time PMCC Student:Course Tuition is $1650.00 for the complete course curriculum
Includes: On-line, live instruction by Certified Professional Coder- Instructor
licensed and/or certified by the American Academy of Professional Coders Intensive curriculum (On-line, live instructor driven classes) Official AAPC Student Workbooks AAPC Student Membership One year subscription to the Coding Edge Magazine Class exercise, mid-term test, and final test CPC, CPC-H or CPC-A Official Examination
Tuition Cost
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} TUITION/FEES for the full-time PMCC Student:Course Tuition is $1650.00 for the complete course curriculum
$450.00 Deposit *requiredNote: Must make payment within 2 – 3 weeks prior to first day of class
Easy Payment Plans (Checks, Money Orders only):Additional payments may be made over 4-month-period. Payment plan agreement must be signed and approved by PMCI.Plan A $150.00 bi-weeklyPlan B $300.00 monthPlan C Credit cards accepted (with 3 recurring payments only)
Payment Plans
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Class begins: September 6, 2014Class ends: December 20, 2014
Regular Class schedule is each Saturday, 8:30am – 11:30amStudy Group is highly recommended and maybe held via WebEx (no more than group of 3)
No class will be held on Holidays or leading up to Holiday Weekend
November 29th, Thanksgiving weekend
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} Deadline to register for class is August 23, 2014 ◦ On-line class is limited to 15 students
◦ Deposit of $450.00 must be receive to register
◦ Allow instructor time to order student workbooks and coding references
◦ Student Membership , book order, and paperwork processed by Academy
Note: Late registration may mean the class is at capacity and/or workbooks and paperwork not received in time to join the class.
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Email us with Questions:[email protected]
Web page for Registration form at: www.medicalcoderschool.org
Call your Instructor for other questions or payment arrangements.424.202.1144