Medical Coding:
We offer the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) nationally recognized Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC) which best prepares the coder for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) national examination and introduces the coder to the following:
Medical terminology and basic human anatomy for accurate word meaning and correct code selection; Practical and theoretical coding knowledge with opportunity to develop practical coding skills; Guidelines pertaining to compliance and medical coding issues for the physician and the medical coder; CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS coding as well as correct coding and documentation guidelines; The principles of
Evaluation &Management:
utilizing the AMA descriptive guidelines; Mastering the surgical coding guidelines for all body areas and organ systems
The following are covered in the class:
**** Information you need for the American Academy of
Professional Coders' (AAPC) CPC® exam.
**** Overview of the exam format and pointers for taking timed
exams.
**** Incorporation of sample questions similar to those on the
exam
**** Coding principles and proper coding manual usage, along with the skills
you need to tackle any coding challenge
Tutoring Assistant:
Individualized tutoring for any one who graduated from a coding and billing program many months or years ago and did not becomecertified. We offer assistance to help you review and refresh your prior learning as well as to introduce you to changes which may have occurred since.