ICD-10. Online ICD-10-CM Training & Certification. ICD-10-CM Syllabus:

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1 -CM Syllabus: Overview of ICD-9 & -CM Major Differences Format & Coding Changes Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialty-Specific Format Changes Specialty-Specific Coding Changes Specialty-Specific Exercises Assessing Your Practice s Level of Readiness Training & Certification Intended for medical coders, billers, managers & clinical staff in the physician-office/outpatient setting Immediate & Long-Term Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition Practice Exam & Learning Tools Final -CM Certification Exam Who is This For? The Training & Certification is ideal for medical coders, billers, managers, clinical staff & providers in the physician office/outpatient setting. This training will fully prepare you and your staff for the -CM transition. It is intended to be a supplemental training to an existing knowledge base of the ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS II code sets, however it is also ideal for those who are brand new to the coding industry (if this is the case, you will need to add on the basic CPT, ICD-9 & HCPCS II training - available at a discounted rate when purchased together). Instructor: Dari Bonner, RMC, Chief Training Officer at the Medical Management Institute your specialty. Upon completion of the course, you will be given access to the online -CM certification exam to become a certified member of the Medical Management Institute. The online training syllabus is detailed above. How to Train Online Through a secure learning website, MMI is able to provide a best-in class training experience complete with pre-recorded instructional videos, practice exams, specialty-specific reading assignments & exercises along with the final -CM certification exam (administered online). What will be Covered About MMI The training covers a brief history of the transition, the differences between ICD-9 &, the specific format changes, the coding conventions and GEMS conversion stats before diving into the major coding changes for The Medical Management Institute (MMI) is the online educational leader in medical billing & coding, management, auditing & training & certification. With 30 years experience and an alumni base of nearly 250,000 students, MMI is confident in providing the training & information you need. With an MMI membership, you gain access to password protected networking groups, exclusive discounts on continuing education and access to The Medical Business Journals, a monthly member e-newsletter. About the Instructor Ms. Dari Bonner, RMC is the Chief Training Officer at the Medical Management Institute. Dari has more than 22 years of healthcare consulting & project management experience with her areas of expertise in both the public & private sector, hospitals, outpatient service centers and large & small physician practices. Payment Options Enrollment & add-on options are available on page 2. Interest-free payment plans & group discounts are available upon request. Page 1

2 Training & Certification Physician-Office/Outpatient Setting Training & Certification Price + -CM Book $999 * + Anatomy & Terminology (12 CEUs) + $ shipping Required + $400 (savings: $49) Worth 12 AAPC & MMI Approved CEUs * Interest-free payment plan options & group rates are available upon request. info@mmiclasses.com Contact Information Name: (first) (last) Personal Address: (city) (state) (zip) Billing Address Shipping Address Home Phone: Cell Phone: How did you hear about us? promo/discount code: Practice/Business Name: Specialty: Work Address: (city) (state) (zip) Billing Address Shipping Address Work _work Phone: Payment Information Online Company Check / Personal Check / Money Order Enclosed Payment Plan (upon request) Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express CC #: Exp : Security Code: Quantity: Total Amount: $ Name as it Appears on the Credit Card: Enroll (Submit pages 2 5) Fax to: ATTN: Enrollment OR; to: Scan and to info@mmiclasses.com, Subject: Enrollment OR; Mail to: The Medical Management Institute: 3330 Preston Ridge Rd, Ste 380, Alpharetta, GA Online: Visit New to the Field? Contact an MMI Representative to add on the basic coding training & certification at a discounted rate. Page 2

3 Student Financial Obligation By completing the enrollment process, you agree to pay the tuition in full, unless payment plan arrangements have been made. Interest-Free Payment Plan Option: Available upon request. Prerequisites Medical Coding, Billing and/or Management Certification (RMC, CPC, CCS-P, RMM, RMB, RMA, etc). Opt out with 2+ years work experience. Anatomy & Terminology is recommended but not required. Course Description Described in detail on page 1 of the enrollment packet. Course of Study This agreement is for the education services provided at The Medical Management Institute. Each student who registers for the -CM training will be given six (6) months to complete the program. Once the final exam is started, the student will have 24 hours to complete the exam. If this is not successfully completed within the allotted time frame, the student will need to re-enroll in the training program. To successfully complete an exam a student must receive a 76% or higher. Once any certification exam is successfully completed you will become a certified member of the Medical Management Institute. If the exam is not successfully completed, students will be allowed one free retest that must be started within one month of the previous exam. Legal Responsibility Once submitted, this agreement will serve as a legally binding contract. Your acceptance of this agreement indicates and acknowledges that you have been given reasonable time to read and understand how the program works. You acknowledge that you have found all material facts concerning the Institute that would affect your decision to enroll to be satisfactory. Likewise, The Medical Management Institute agrees to abide by the guidelines set forth in the school s Student Handbook. Student s / Buyer s Right to Cancel The student/buyer has a right to cancel enrollment in the -CM training and obtain a refund for purchased materials within 10 calendar days from the date of purchase (restrictions and proration may apply; please see Handbook for specific details). Course materials must be returned using traceable means where a signature can be obtained in case the package is lost (ex. FedEx, UPS, Certified US Mail, courier, etc). The Medical Management Institute will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage of uninsured packages. You acknowledge that all cost expectations, cancellation, and refund policies have been explained in detail and are clear. In order to cancel this enrollment agreement and receive a refund, you must return all of the program materials with a written request to withdraw, via certified mail to: The Medical Management Institute Attn: Withdrawals 3330 Preston Ridge Road Suite 380 Alpharetta, GA No tuition refunds will be processed until all materials are received, including but not limited to study guides, cd s, exams, and other materials included in the program, and a letter of intent to withdraw from the course of study. Page 3

4 Initial/Sign where you see the and fax to the school: Attn: Enrollment, or scan and to Length of Enrollment By submitting this agreement, you understand that you have six (6) months to study and prepare for the certification exam and have access to MMI instructor support during the period of enrollment. If a student does not begin the exam within the allotted six (6) month time period, the student will forfeit their enrollment and be required to enroll in the training again to receive certification. Notice to Student: This agreement is a legally binding instrument. Both sides of the contract are binding only when the agreement is accepted, signed, and dated by the authorized official of the school or the admissions officer at the school s principal place of business. Read the following document in its entirety before signing. 1. You are entitled to an exact copy of this agreement and any disclosure pages you sign. 2. This agreement and the school catalog constitute the entire agreement between the student and the School. 3. Although the School will provide job-search assistance, the school does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program completion or upon graduation. 4. The school reserves the right to reschedule the program start date. 5. The School reserves the right to terminate a students training for unsatisfactory progress, nonpayment of tuition or failure to abide established standards of conduct. 6. The School does not guarantee the transferability of credits to a college, university or institution. Any decision on the comparability, appropriateness and applicability of credit and whether they should be accepted is the decision of the receiving institution. 7. For Department of Veterans Affairs, benefits recipients, the school will refund the unused portion of prepaid tuition and fees on a pro-rata refund basis. Any amount in excess of $10.00 for an enrollment or registration fee will also be pro-rated. Student Acknowledgments: 1. I hereby acknowledge receipt of the School s catalog/handbook dated, which contains information describing programs offered, and equipment/supplies provided and/or needed. The School catalog/handbook is included as part of this Enrollment Agreement and I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this catalog/handbook. 2. I have carefully read and received an exact copy of this enrollment agreement. 3. I understand that the school may terminate my enrollment if I fail to comply with attendance, academic, and financial requirements or if I fail to abide by established standards of conduct, as outlined in the School catalog. While enrolled in the school, I understand that I must maintain satisfactory academic progress as described in the school catalog and that my financial obligation to the school must be paid-in-full before a certificate may be awarded. Page 4

5 4. I understand that the school does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program completion or upon graduation. 5. I understand that complaints, which can not be resolved by direct negotiation with the school in accordance to its written grievance policy, may be filed with the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission at 2082 East Exchange Place Suite 220 Tucker, GA All student complaints must be submitted in writing. Contract Acceptance I, the undersigned, have read and understand this agreement and acknowledge receipt of a copy. It is further understood and agreed that this agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous verbal or written agreements and may not be modified without the written agreement of the student and the School Official. I also understand that if I default upon this agreement I will be responsible for payment of any collection fees or attorney fees incurred by The Medical Management Institute. My signature below signifies that I have read and understand all aspects of this agreement and do recognized my legal responsibilities in regard to this contract. Signed this day of, 20 Signature of Student Signature of School Official Representative's Certification I hereby certify that the student has been interviewed by me and in my judgment, meets all requirements for acceptance as a student at The Medical Management Institute as described in the school catalog. I further certify that there have been no verbal or written agreements or promises other than those appearing on this agreement. Signature of School Official Questions? Feel free to contact an MMI Representative if you have any questions about the enrollment process, group discount rates or interest-free payment plan options. Call or info@mmiclasses.com. Page 5