Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep

Carroll Community College
Westminster, Maryland, United States

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

Course Description:

'' This nationally recognized Advanced Hospital Medical Coding online course and CCS test prep training program prepares medical coding students to take the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) official certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). This program covers advanced ICD-9 medical coding procedures and is designed to help students meet the challenge of today’s changing standards while learning and improving their coding skills. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.

Course Outline

I. Introduction

II. Facility Orientation

Introduction
Objectives
Table of Contents
Reading
Assignments
Information Flow
Hospital Overview
Facility Records
Reimbursement
Ethics
HIPAA
Section Test
References

III. Health Care Facility Medical Records
Introduction
Objectives
Table of Contents
Reading
Assignments
Definition of Medical Record
Documentation in the Medical Record
Legalities
Test
References

IV. Diagnosis Related Groups
Introduction
Objectives
Table of Contents
Reading
Assignments
Glossary
Overview
DRG
Test
References

V. Using the Guidelines/Inpatient Coding
Introduction
Objectives
Table of Contents
Reading
Assignments
Coding Guidelines
General Guidelines
Infections
Neoplasms
Circulatory
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Injury
Poisoning
V-Codes
Principal Diagnosis
Additional Diagnoses
References

VI. Outpatient Coding Guidelines
Introduction
Objectives
Table of Contents
Reading
Assignments
Outpatient Record
72 Hour Rule
Outpatient System
CPT-4
Reference

VII. Prepare for the CCS Exam
Introduction
Objectives
Table of Contents
Reading
Assignments
Procedure Coding
Diabetes Mellitus
System Specifics
Psychometrics
Final Practice
Additional Preparation
References ...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:410-386-8100

School Address:

Continuing Education & Training
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157
USA


Jobs & Resumes: Westminster
Houses & Roommates: Westminster

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