A+ Coding Institute Course Information
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Course (Full Length Version) / Enrollment Year 2012
A+ Coding Institute, LLC uses the AAPC Approved Course Curriculum in this comprehensive course geared towards obtaining the proficiency required to correctly code, CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-9-CM for accurate reimbursement for professional services. This course is not an accredited course through any state or federal agency; however, the AAPC has an agreement with the Univeristy of Phoenix for college credit. This course is offered in the classroom setting as well as online.
Individuals with or without a healthcare background can prepare for the course by taking our online medical terminology and anatomy and physiology courses before beginning the CPC curriculum (see below for information). The course is designed to be digested by coders or noncoders on all levels. To view the full course syllabus, click here.
The CPC and CPC-H course(s) cover compliance, anatomy and physiology, CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS coding for the physician (CPC) or facility setting (CPC-H). Upon completion of the course students are eligible to sit for the CPC/CPC-H examination. Additionally, students who satisfactorily complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from A+ Coding Institute!
The weekend classes (bi-weekly) offers convenience and flexibility to attend class and maintain a busy life. You will have access to your instructor not only in person, but also via email and phone anytime. For our online students, we also schedule weekly chat sessions to review homework questions, measure success, and network!
Although individuals of all levels of experience may qualify to take this course; your background is reviewed when you submit your registration form for recommendations to facilitate success. * NOTE: A high school graduation or GED is required prior to attending the course.
Certified Professional Coder Hospital (CPC-H) Course / Enrollment Year 2012
The American Academy of Professional Coders offers a great CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder-Hospital) educational product. This certification examination will test the outpatient hospital coder in facility areas such as code assignment for home health, ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines (including AHA Coding Clinic), ambulatory surgery, emergency department acuity levels, outpatient therapeutic services, the charge description master (CDM), hospital modifiers, revenue codes and the CMS-1450 (formerly UB-92) claim form. We are offering the Professional Medical Coder Curriculum-Hospital (PMCC-H), uniquely designed for the Outpatient Hospital Coder Credentials.
We have courses geared towards individuals who have already taken the CPC examination, have taken an exam preparation course for CPC or for those new to coding completely!
A coder who obtains the Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Certification is familiar with both the Physician Office Coding as well as the Hospital Based Outpatient Coding. The CPC-H has experience with coding and reimbursement issues for outpatient facility services including use of the CMS1450 form vs. the CMS1500 form, and use of revenue codes. The hospital outpatient coder also understands APC's and procedural vs. diagnostic based payment philosophies. Also the hospital outpatient coder should have knowledge of professional as well as facility billing procedures and use of all coding resources, and Medicare guidelines.
This class includes
Ø Medical Terminology
Ø Outpatient Hospital Facility Billing
Ø Outpatient Hospital Services
Ø Outpatient Prospective Payment System
Ø Revenue Codes and DRG Perspective ICD-9 Volume 3 Procedure Codes
Ø ICD-9CM Diagnosis Coding
Ø CPT-4 Procedure Coding
Ø Practical Coding Exercises
The lessons above will be reviewed and quizzes/tests will be given for each area taught.
Tuition Fees:Certified Medical Coding Course (Full Length Version)
$1100.00 Certified Medical Coding Course (Hospital) $1500.00 ** Ask us about discount on CPC-H if CPC Course taken 1st! Course Fees Includes 12 weeks Intensive PMCC Course (personal instructor access available throughout course) Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2012 Edition, by Carol J. Buck, Saunders Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2012 Edition, by Carol J. Buck, Saunders Additional Costs (Payable to AAPC and Due by 10th week of Class) AAPC Student Membership Fee - $70.00 (required) AAPC – CPC/CPC-H Exam Fee - $260.00 (required) | Payment arrangement options
The student will have 3 options for payment arrangements:
Acceptable types of payment: Check, Money Order, Credit Card, PayPal, or Cash |
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CPC Exam Preparation (Full Length and Boot Camp Versions) Online Course
Listening to each class lecture via recorded audio on the A+ Secure Student Only website
Access to the Evolve Learning System to access homework, handouts, quizzes, tests and more!
Full access to instructor anytime for assistance as needed. Just email or call with questions.....
Contact names and numbers for other students to participate in peer-to-peer communication
Take the course at your own pace! Eliminate the stress of required dates and times for class. Work around your busy schedule to complete the course!
Online students are climbing in numbers as most adults taking this type of course are also working adults or parents. Although the course is accessed online and the lectures are recorded, you have a live experienced instructor available to you during the entire enrollment.
It is estimated/recommended that each student complete the course within 5-6 months.
Enroll today and start towards your goals!
Online Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology Course
Description
This Medical Terminology Online course provides a high-quality, medical terminology course online. This course follows the same body-systems organization of the text to present a wealth of information on anatomy, disorders, diagnoses, and treatments for each body system - all part of a total learning experience in which students master and apply medical terminology using a unique programmed approach. Small segments of information are presented and immediately reinforced through exercises that check students' comprehension. It features a wide variety of interactive exercises and auditory and visual elements, including animations and slide shows with narration. These media-rich elements amplify and synthesize the same concepts presented in the text while demonstrating the practical applications of medical language.
Contents
Module 1 Essential Information for Learning by this Quick and Easy Method
Module 2 Writing Terms with Suffixes and Combining Forms
Module 3 Writing Terms with Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms
Module 4 Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions
Module 5 Organization of the Body
Module 6 Musculoskeletal System
Module 7 Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Module 8 Respiratory System
Module 9 Digestive System
Module 10 Urinary System
Module 11 Reproductive System
Module 12 Integumentary System
Module 13 Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders
Module 14 Endocrine System
Module 15 Review of Modules 1-14
Medical Terminology and Anatomy Fees |
Medicare 101: Back to the Basics
Even the most seasoned doctors and team members have questions and confusion around Medicare. Part of the reason is that Medicare changes like the seasons. In this back to basics session, learn Medicare from A-Z.
Not only will we cover the basics of how Medicare works, benefiting the newest team members and doctors, but we will cover the 6 most confounding Medicare riddles and how to solve them.
This session is for anyone interested in managing the Medicare monster.
Enlighten yourself with these hot topics:
· The most detailed explanation of how to administer Medicare in your office, from participation, to registration, to eligibility
· Step by step instructions on correctly charging and billing your Medicare patients, including what's allowed to be discounted or given away
· In-depth training on every aspect of Medicare compliance
Each attendee will leave with the knowledge of the basic fundamentals of CMS Rules and an understanding of how navigate the CMS Website. Several tools will be given to the student to take away and use as on the job aids. This is a very informative course that will take the complexity of the CMS website and package it into a simple easy to use format that will serve for many years to come!
simplifying ICD-10
ICD10 WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING ...
WILL YOU BE PREPARED?
All coders not only need to know ICD-10 to stay informed and up-to-date with the mandatory ICD-10 requirement, effective October 1, 2013, but will require an additional certification exam to retain their coding credentials! Let A+ Coding Institute prepare you for ALL aspects of ICD-10!
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Medicare 101: Back to the Basics Course
FULL DAY COURSE ONLY $150 COURSE APPROVED FOR 8 AAPC CEU’S | Simplifying ICD-10: The ICD -10 Solution
2 DAY COURSE ONLY $350 COURSE APPROVED FOR 8 AAPC CEU’S |
