Online Classes
Career Coders offers online classes as described here. For more information and to enroll, please contact us!
The following classes are offered online:
- Medial Terminology
- Basic Anatomy
- Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
- CPC Certification Class
- Hospital Billing and Coding
Descriptions
Medical Terminology
Prerequisites: None.
Length of Class: Class meets 2 times a week for 5 weeks.
Course Description: Prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, abbreviations, body structure and basic anatomy of all body systems. The class will have an overview of medical history, medical law and related ethical issues. Certificate given after successful completion of course.
Employment Requirement: Some employers require Medical Terminology. This course is required for CPC certification testing.
Books Required: Medical Terminology Systems by Barbara A. Gylys, Mary Ellen Wedding.
Times/Dates
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Basic Anatomy
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology
Length of Class: Class meets 2 times a week for 5 weeks
Course Description: The student will become familiar with the location and function of the main organs of the body and study of internal and external structure of the body. Certificate given after successful completion of course.
Employment Requirement: This course is required for CPC certification testing.
Books Required: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology by Donald C. Rizzo.
Times/Dates
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Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
Prerequisites: None, Medical Terminology & Anatomy recommended but not required.
Length of Class: Class meets 2 times a week for 10 weeks.
Course Description: This program introduces the student to the basics of billing and coding. Students will be taught ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS, Modifiers, Insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. CMS-1500, HIPAA, Fraud and Abuse, SOAP notes, billing, reimbursements, collections, medical record documentation. The student will be able to enter the workforce after completion of this class. Certificate given after successful completion of class.
Employment Requirement: Medical employers require the above knowledge for employment. This course is required for CPC certification testing.
Books Required: Textbook — written by Melody Irvine, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT; Professional Edition, International Classification of Diseases — 9th Revision CM (ICD-9), Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). Current 2008 books must be used.
Times/Dates
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CPC Certification Class
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Proficient in "CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS, Modifiers, Medicare Rules and Regulations, Coding Concepts, HIPAA, High School Diploma.
Length of Class: Class meets 2 times a week for 10 weeks.
Course Description: Coding Guidelines, Surgery Guidelines, HCPCS, ICD-9, Evaluation and Management Codes, Integumentary System, Musculoskeletal System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Hemic System, Nervous System, Male and Female Genitalia, Maternity Care, Digestive System, Respiratory System, Urinary System, Ear and Eye System, Radiology, Pathology, Medicine, Category II & III Codes. the taking of this course does not guarantee the passing of the CPC National Certification Test.
Employment Requirement: Some employers require certified Coders.
Books Required: Text Books required by American Academy of Professional Coders; by Carol J. Buck, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT); Professional Edition, International Classification of Diseases — 9th Revision CM (ICD-9), Healthcare Common Procedural coding system (HCPCS); CPC Coding Exam Review 2008: The Certification Step – By: Carol J. Buck; Workbook (only) for Step-By-Step Medical Coding 2008 – By: Carol J. Buck; Current 2008 books must be used.
Times/Dates
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Hospital Billing and Coding
Prerequisites: Proficient in CPT, ICD-9, Medicare Rules & Regulations.
Length of Class: Class meets 2 times a week for 5 weeks.
Course Description: This course will teach the student facility based coding including DRGs, APCs, UB-04, "Revenue Codes, Volume 3 of ICD-9. It is also designed to help prepare students for the CPC-H national exam. Certificate given after successful completion of course.
Employment Requirement: This course is required for Hospital Coding.
Books Required: Hospital Billing by Cynthia Newby, CPC-H Exam Review, CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9 Volumes I, II, III.
Times/Dates
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