Principles of risk adjustment and accurate diagnosis coding, predictive modeling, financial impact of risk adjustment coding, documentation challenges, official diagnosis coding guidelines, and diagnosis coding in ICD-10-CM. Prepares the student for the AAPC examination.
Principles of facility coding for the hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings is based on the resources used during the patient encounter not the services provided by the physician. This course is recommended for the student preparing for a career in medical coding a career in medical coding in an outpatient hospital/facility and ASC setting. Included principles of CPT®, ICD-10-CM code sets, HCPCS Level II, Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), and an introduction to ICD-10-OCS. Prepares the student for the AAPC certification examination.
Principles of facility coding for the hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings is based on the resources used during the patient encounter not the services provided by the physician. This course is recommended for the student preparing for a career in medical coding a career in medical coding in an outpatient hospital/facility and ASC setting. Included principles of CPT®, ICD-10-CM code sets, HCPCS Level II, Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), and an introduction to ICD-10-OCS. Prepares the student for the AAPC certification examination.