Advanced Medical Terminology & Diagnosis Coding w/intro to ICD-10

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1 Practice Management Training and Education THE SOCIETY FOR STRATEGIC CODERS SM Education Division of Health Care Consulting Services, Inc. Distance Learning Program Study at home with approved texts and qualified instructor Pre-approved by AAPC for 24 CEU s! Advanced Medical Terminology & Diagnosis Coding w/intro to ICD-10 Each student is assigned a qualified instructor! Health Care Consulting Services, Inc. PO Box 572 Medina, Ohio Phone: / HCCSincorp@aol.com Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 1

2 Advanced Med Term for Coders Designed to improve ICD9 coding skills and introduce ICD10 coding! About Distance Learning Our distance learning programs include actual text books (cost included in cost of tuition); learning materials developed by our expert staff; and a qualified instructor assigned to each student. The learning process is enhanced through involvement and support of your instructor throughout the course by and phone. Course Text Books Included in Tuition Price 1. Medical Terminology for Health Professions (main student text) 2. Anatomy and Pathology: The World's Best Anatomical Charts. Included in Tuition Cost (see below for cost) Text books listed above, ICD-9 guidelines, links to ICD10 codes, practice exercises and exams. Not Included in Tuition: Current ICD-9-CM Coding Book, Volumes I & II Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 2

3 Course Instructors Course Administrator (and instructor) Joanne Byron LPN, BSNH, CPC, CPC-I, CHA, CMC, MCMC, PCS. Joanne has hospital and outpatient coding experience. She is the main developer of this course and oversees this program as an instructor. Instructors Karen Drummond, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-H, PCS, FCS, CMC, ACS-RA, AC-BO/GYN, CMBS-I Ms. Drummond brings 20 years of experience and nine coding and billing certifications: CPC-I, CPC, CPC-H, PCS, FCS, CMC, ACS-RA, ACS-OB/GYN and CMBS-I. She serves on the national board of Advanced Coding Specialists in Radiology and OB/GYN. Karen is a past presenter for the American Academy of Professional Coders and has worked locally and nationally educating physicians and their staffs on documentation guidelines and coding concepts. She is also, an American Academy of Professional Coders approved PMCC instructor, who has taught medical billing and coding at Stark State College, Canton City Schools Adult Education, and Portage Lakes Career Center in Ohio. Currently she is teaching several coding on-line courses. Karen has worked for two large hospitals teaching the residency program documentation guidelines. She is currently working for Health Management Resources which is a consulting firm in Salisbury, North Carolina providing audits and education for compliance to providers across the country. Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 3

4 Carol Penninger, CPC Ms. Penninger has been a passionate teacher, and student advocate, for the past 20 years. Her foundational approach empowers students to become successful learners. She has been involved in healthcare billing, coding, reimbursement and compliance consulting for over 15 years. She is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders, and a certified coder, since Carol specialists in clinical and administrative staff training in areas of reimbursement, documentation and coding, and providing critical knowledge of regulatory and reimbursement requirements in addition to OIG CIA projects requiring high-level compliance expertise. For the past 3 years, she has been a Senior Consultant/Auditor for Health Management Resources, Inc, a national consulting firm based in Salisbury, NC. She assists hospitals, by identifying areas of missed OPPS revenue opportunity; auditing billing of outpatient services, identifying causes of improper billing, and providing education to improve both reimbursement and compliance. She is also a Senior Associate of HMR s AuditGuard team, which provides proactive auditing and education; protecting both physician and hospital-owned healthcare practices from RAC, OIG, MIC, and all other payor recovery audit programs. Erin F. Baxter, CMC Ms. Baxter has been working in the healthcare field since She has experience in medical billing, coding and collections for pediatrics, podiatry and outpatient services. She completed her medical terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Cellular Bio-Chemistry and Microbiology as well as multiple Psychology courses at Cuyahoga Community College. She also obtained her Certified Medical Collector (CMC) certification through The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC). Your tutor/instructor will contact you at least once a week and be available for questions Monday-Friday by phone or from participants. Weekend availability must be arranged in advance. Instructors will review grading and contact participants regarding what was missed and review material to support the study process, acting as a tutor throughout the program. A complete list of all our course instructors can be found on our website at. Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 4

5 Cost: $850 Tuition must be paid before the program begins which is $850 and includes course text books and personal instructor. Financing Available You may be eligible for financing at only 4.99% interest. A down payment of $250 is required to cover costs of books and initial tuition the balance is eligible for financing. Call for more information. Course Overview Your instructor will each lesson assignment. Assignments follow the lesson plan outlined below. Information below is an overview of the basic assignment for each lesson. One lesson should be completed before you begin the next lesson. Quizzes and Exams will be ed by your instructor and also taken online. Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 5

6 Learning Objectives The objective of this course is to bring your skills to an optimal level to prepare you for ICD-10. ICD-10 requires more medical information and details to assign an appropriate code. We use current ICD-9-CM guidelines, exercises and Volumes I & II coding books in addition to the anatomy charts and advanced medical terminology texts for this course. Basic Word Structure Review (dusting off the cob-webs and getting back into the grove ) Organization of the Body & Anatomy Etiology of Disease learning common conditions, diseases for each body/organ system Advanced Terminology your text book is on a nursing level, providing optimum training for you as a coder Medical Specialists & Case Reports Abbreviations & Symbols Body systems diseases, common diagnostic tests used to determine a definitive diagnosis & medical/surgical interventions Diagnostic Tests & Procedures Diagnosis coding applications & exercises ICD9 Guidelines & Detailed Coding Skills Introduction to ICD 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 24 CEUs are awarded to those successfully completing this program in a timely manner through American Academy of Professional Coders. CEU renewal is required by the AAPC Our annual renewal is each November. Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 6

7 Syllabus Each lesson should be completed in 1-2 weeks. Some lessons require more reading and study than others. 2-3 weeks are permitted for those lessons. Yes, you can work at your own pace, but instructors will encourage students to complete assignments to finish the course in a timely manner. Lessons Main Topic Mid Term Medical Terminology for Health Professions Med Term Chapters 1-2 (intro to med term and the Human Body in Health and Disease) Word Part Review (homework) Med Term Chapter 3-4 Skeletal & Muscular Systems Quiz ICD-9-CM orthopaedic coding Med Term Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System Quiz ICD-9-CM Cardiology coding Med Term Chapter 6 Lymphatic & Immune System Quiz ICD-9-CM Infectious Disease coding Med Term Chapter 7 Respiratory System Quiz ICD-9-CM Pulmonary coding Mid-Term Comprehensive Exam Med Term Chapter 8-9 Digestive & Urinary Systems Quiz ICD-9-CM Gastroenterology and Urology coding Med Term Chapter Nervous and Special Senses Quiz ICD-9-CM Neurology, Ophthalmology coding Med Term Chapter 12 Integumentary System Quiz ICD-9-CM Dermatology coding Med Term Chapter 13 Endocrine System Quiz ICD-9-CM Endocrine/diabetes coding Med Term - Chapter 14 Reproductive System Quiz ICD-9-CM obstetrics, gynecology coding 11. Med Term - Chapter 15 Diagnostic Procedures & Pharmacology Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review (self test) 12. Introduction to ICD-10 Review & Final Exam Anatomy Review & Comprehensive Final Exam 24 CEUs awarded by AAPC to professional coders with successful completion of this course with 80% grade or better Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 7

8 Program Policy, Refunds, Requirements Program Policy All courses MUST be completed within 12 months from time of registration. Studying on your own time, whatever is best for you! However, you must complete assignments timely and stay in touch with your instructor. Lack of weekly contact with your instructor can constitute discharge from the program. The course is pass/fail, although assignments may be graded on a percent correct basis. Refunds Please see our refund policy on our web site. Text books are included in tuition and this cost can not be refunded once texts are ordered. The first month s instructor s pay cannot be refunded. Refunds will only be considered if requested prior or during lesson. Please talk with your instructor prior before deciding to drop the course. Each situation will be managed on a case-by-case basis for special circumstance which can arise after enrollment. Requirements Students are required to have Microsoft Word and access to the Internet because our assignments will be sent via . Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 8

9 A Division of Health Care Consulting Services, Inc. PO BOX 572, Medina, Ohio / Phone: or Fax: / HCCSincorp@aol.com ENROLLMENT FORM Program Date of Enrollment Advanced Med Term & Diagnosis Coding Skills w/intro to ICD-10 Print Name Total Amount Due $ Address (required) Supervisor s Name, Phone Number, Employer & Address& Address (required) Home Street Address (where text books will be shipped) Work Phone/Ext. Fax Home Phone Why you are enrolling in this course: Charge My Credit Card: [ ]VISA [ ]MasterCard [ ]Discover [ ] American Express Card #: Expiration Date: Sec. Code: Credit Card Billing Address: Name as it appears on the card: Authorized Signature & Date: CHECK #: AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Make checks payable to: HCCS, mail to address above Society for Strategic Coders [2010] 9