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Apr 25, 2024
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AOT 8006 - Medical Coding I
Clock Hours: 84
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Industry Certifications Certified Professional Coder exam through the AAPC.
Course Description:
The focus is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, a variety of payment systems are presented-DRG, APC, RUGS III. The medical topics of Medicare fraud/abuse, HMOs, and PROs are also reviewed.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- Distinguish among Medicare Part A, B, C, and D.
- Interpret rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Locate information in the Federal Register.
- Explain the RBRVS system.
- Understand the framework of Medicare Fraud programs.
- Identify the major components of Managed Health Care.
- Identify the purpose of the CPT, ICD-10-CM Code Set, and HCPCS Level II code books
- Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
- Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes
- Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services
- Introduction to CPT
- Introduction to the Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
- Using Modifiers
- Understand and apply chapter specific codes for anesthesia
- Understand and apply chapter specific codes for surgery guidelines and general surgery
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