Description: 

Effective October 2014, the U.S. healthcare system is working to move from ICD-9 to ICD-10 for service coding purposes.  Program includes a detailed review of both ICD-10 (diagnostic coding) and ICD-10-PCS (inpatient procedural coding); differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10; federal regulation; hands on exercises and case studies; and much more!

Our courses are highly interactive and provide students with an enriched learning experience.

Class Details:          

Course Objectives

Medical coding professionals keep records, calculate patient charges, and review files. This Medical Coding ICD-10 course reviews key elements of the changes from ICD-9 to ICD-10 and examines the impact of this change on the U.S. healthcare system. This course covers the following key areas and topics:

• Detailed reviews of both ICD-10 (diagnostic coding) and ICD-10-PCS (inpatient procedural coding system)
• Differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10
• Issues relating to federal regulation and compliance
• Various issues surrounding the implementation of ICD-10

Education and Certification

• Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• Certain National Medical Coding Certification exams are very complex and may require 6 months to 2 years of suggested practical coding experience prior to being eligible for the exam or being recognized as a certified medical coding professional.
  
  

Detailed Course Topics Covered

• A review of ICD-10
• Purpose of ICD-10
• Reimbursement process
• Federal regulation and compliance
• Transition process
• Diagnosis coding in the ICD-10
• Comparison between ICD-10 and ICD-9
• Using the ICD-10 manual
• Using the ICD-10-PCS manual for hospital procedure coding
• ICD-10 in day-to-day operations
• Coding from chart notes
• Coding from operative reports
• Functions, processes, and procedures of diagnostic coding
• Procedural coding
• Analysis of electronic coding tools
• Practice coding for a variety of purposes and settings
• Examination of the future of coding

What You Can Expect

• 24 hour a day instructor support & course mentors
• engaging labs, student exercises and course videos
• all textbooks, workbooks and student materials
• a new “Secure Student Website” – including career resources & other training

 To ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed, students will have access to a secure “Student Portal” website which includes:

• Career building exercises, resume writing tips, interview techniques, etc.
• Career mentors - there to help students take the next step in their career!
• Other skills training including lifelong learning skills, healthcare review, etc.

Tuition:

$999

Who Should Attend:

Those in the healthcare industry looking for a smooth transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 service coding.

Schedule:

On Demand After Registration

Location:

Online