Three Day Coding Certification Prep Course -2-day In-person Seminar

Overview:

Learn specific examples how to document for services and procedures accurately and effectively. In this course you will learn:

Expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified health care providers in the office.

Proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology and medicine

A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement - allowing a CPC to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues and charge capture

Understand how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and service.

Why should you attend?

This course explains concepts and terminology and provides insight by an experienced trainer and coder how to pass the exam the first time.

Approximately 40% fail the first time.

Learn valuable test-taking skills.

Most do not finish the exam (run out of time)

Learn effective study techniques.

Areas Covered in the Session:

· Understand and apply coding principles appropriately

· Navigate coding manuals

· Prevent denials and missed revenue

· Maintain compliance with the latest codes and rules

· Master the skills that will make your job easier

· Custom-designed course materials: Materials are developed by instructors specifically for this intensive learning format.

· Hands-on learning: Course participants work on approximately 500 coding exercises, including a 150-question practice CPC exam and numerous operative reports. You'll also receive a printed answer key for all exercises, including the practice exam. Students are required to bring CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS II manuals to class so that they can complete the exercises.

· Small class size: Class size is limited to ensure individual attention.

Who Will Benefit:

· Providers

· Mid - Levels

· Coders

· Coding Manager

· ICD-10 Implementation Team

· Billing manager

· Provider

· Practice Manager

· CFO, Billers

· Beginning Coders

Agenda

Day One

Lecture 1: Introduction

Pre-Test-Question Review

Lecture 2: ICD-9 Coding Fundamentals

Using the Index
Coding 4th and 5th digits
Multiple coding techniques
Utilizing U & V codes
Neoplasm & Drug tables
All major disease groups

Test Question-30

Lecture 3: CPT Coding Fundamentals

General rules for CPT coding
Organization of CPT book
The index & cross-references
Surgical Package
Bundling rules
Add-on Codes
Surgical Modifiers

Lecture 4: CPT Coding Fundamentals

General rules for CPT coding
Organization of CPT book
The index & cross-references
Surgical Package
Bundling rules
Add-on Codes
Surgical Modifiers

Lecture 5: HCPCS Coding

Formate of the HCPCS book
The "Table of Drug"
Coding for supplies

Lecture 6: Modifiers

Defining CPT modifiers
Techniques for proper usage
Practical Example

CPT/HCPCS/MOD Questions

Lecture 7: Evaluation & Management

E & M Terminology
E & M Components
Determining level of service
Description of E & M Services

E & M Question 20

Lecture 8: Anesthesia

Calculating Units for Billing
Special anesthesia modifier
Qualifying circumstances
Obstetrical anesthesia

Test Question-10

Lecture 9: Pathology Laboratory

Organ & Disease panels
Chemistry
Surgical Pathology

Test Question-20

Day Two

Lecture 1: Digestive System

Endoscopic procedures
Glmdilation
Intestinal procedures
ERCP
PEG tubes
EGD

Op Report - 4 and expl

Lecture 2: Female Reproductive System

Contraception management
Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy
Hysterectomies
Maternity care & delivery

Op Report – 2

Lecture 3: Urinary System

Kidney Procedures
Bladder Procedures
Ureter versus Urethra
Biopsies

Op Report – 2

Lecture 4: Musculoskeletal System

Wound exploration
Fracture Management
Arthroscopic Procedures
Bone grafting
Arthrodesis
Spinal instrumentation

Op Report - 4 and explanations

Lecture 5: Nervous System

Function of the nerves
Pain management
Laminectomy/laminotomy
Spinal procedures

Op Report - 4 and explanations

Lecture 6: Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology
Technical Component
Propessional Component
Ultrasound
Radiation oncology
Nuclear medicine

Test Question -10

Lecture 7: Male Reproductive System

Coding guidelines
Laparoscopy guidelines
Prostate procedures

Op Report 2

Day Three

Lecture 1: Integumentary System

Debridement
Excision of being lesions
Excision of malignant lesions
Wound repair
Grafts and flaps
Treatment of burns
Destruction of lesions
Brest Procedure

Op Report - 4 and explanations

Lecture 2: Cardiovascular System

Dignostic services
Cardiac graphics
ECG's rythm strips
Holter monitors
Excercise stress tests
Echocardiiography
Cardic catheterization
PCTA
CABG(Bypass grafts
Pacemarkers
Implantable infusionpumps

Op Report - 4 and Expl

Lecture 3: Eyes

Cataract removal
Keratoplasty
Comeal transplants
Strabismus surgery

Op Report - 4 and explan

Lecture 4: Ears

External/Middle/Inner
Myringotomy
Tympanostomy

Op Report - 4 and explan

Lecture 5: Respiratory System

Nose & sinus procedures
Bronchoscopy procedures
Thoracotomy/thoracoscopy

Op Report - 4 and explanations

Lecture 6: Medicine

Psychiatry
Vaccines
Infusions

Test Question -10

Lecture 7: Practice Management Overview

Test Question - 20

ABOUT SPEAKER:
Jeffrey Restuccio

Principal Owner, Ritecode

Jeff is a resident of Memphis, TN since 1980. He has two coding certifications: the Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certified professional coder for physician (outpatient) reimbursement and the AAPC certified professional coder for hospital (inpatient) reimbursement. Jeff has been a certified coder since 1999.

Jeff has the unique combination of twenty years of experience, Medical Coding Certification (CPC & CPC-H), training experience (medical coding and billing) a strong background in databases and Information Systems, and an MBA in Finance.

Jeff is an experienced educator and auditor, having conducted hundreds of training courses, worldwide on CPT and ICD-9 coding and billing, auditing and compliance.

At Ritecode the focus is on coding and billing training, both online and onsite, chart audits and back-office operational enhancement of the insurance-claims cycle. Jeff has worked for numerous large clinics, hospitals and government agencies, including Baptist and Methodist hospitals (in Memphis TN), Hospital Management Associates, Medicare, the VA and the DOD.

DATE AND VENUE:

Location: San Diego, CA| December 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 2014| 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown, 1646 Front Street, San Diego, California

Price: $1,595.00

From November 16 to December 01, Regular Price: $1,795.00

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