Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This interactive web-based experience offers comprehensive training in CPT-4, ICD-9 (Volumes 1 & 2) and HCPC’s coding. (see prerequisites)

You will learn the advanced skills necessary to maintain coding accuracy and compliance in a convenient, instructor facilitated program. With HIPAA regulations on the way, you want to be prepared. The program is self-paced and allows students to start anytime and work from any internet connected computer - home or office.


The AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) estimates that the need for coders will triple in the next few years. For those of you trying to advance farther in the coding industry, this course will give you the knowledge needed to succeed. You will be provided with information on issues like compliance and reimbursement, codeby-code details and using the Internet as a resource. Not only will you advance in your knowledge, but you will also be more confident in your abilities. You can take this web-based course in the privacy of your own home or office without neglecting your family or work obligations.

The AAPC study guide for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination will be included at the end of the course. You will receive a frameable certificate from the school where you registered and also be prepared to sit for the CPC exam whenever you choose. This means you have two possible certificates from this course.

Course Description
Due to the continuous changes in the coding and billing industry, training in advanced coding has not only become a demand but a necessity. To conquer the coding and billing “game,�certain skills must be acquired and maintained. This course has been designed to increase those skills of the front desk personnel—those coding even the most extensive procedures. Complete details in CPT-4, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding will be covered along with information on the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), compliance and reimbursement issues, E&M guidelines and much more. Code-by-code details and tips are provided to ensure that the most indepth knowledge is acquired. As a result, there will be increased accuracy in code selections causing a smoother billing process with quicker and better reimbursement.

You will have the opportunity to have chat sessions with the other class members and have access to the instructor by e-mail and/or chat throughout the course. Not only does this course give you "move at your own pace" flexibility, it offers complete and accurate instruction, which will help improve knowledge, skills, compliance and reimbursement.

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of the following should already be established: CPT-4 (CPT), ICD-9-CM (ICD-9) and HCPCS coding principles.
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Phone:919.515.2261

School Address:

NC State University
Office of Professional Development
Campus Box 7401
Raleigh, NC 27695-7401 USA

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