CPC / CCS-P Exam Prep Physician Office Certification Exam Prep Course AAPC and/or AHIMA exam preparation

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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 CPC / CCS-P Exam Prep Physician Office Certification Exam Prep Course AAPC and/or AHIMA exam preparation Each student is assigned a qualified instructor! Health Care Consulting Services, Inc. PO Box 572, Medina, Ohio Phone: HCCSincorp@aol.com

2 Physician Coding Exam Prep Course (CPC/CCS-P) About Distance Learning And Computer Requirements 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. Internet access, , Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office). PDF files will be sent and adobe acrobat reader (software required to read pdf files) can be downloaded free from Download the most recent version. Course Text Books (cost included in tuition price!) Medical Coding Step-by-Step/Carol Buck Professional Review Guide/AHIMA (Saunders) Included in Tuition Cost (see below) - Coding text book, workbook, personal qualified tutor, quizzes and exams to prepare you for the certification exam with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) CPC or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) CCS-P Exam. The Society for Strategic Coders SM Page 2 of 7

3 Course Text/Materials Supplied by Student (or employer) 1. Current Year CPT Book, AMA Professional Edition 2. Current Year ICD-9-CM Volumes I & II (any publisher, AMA Edition is recommended) 3. Current Year HCPCS Level II (Ingenix is recommended) Instructors Karen Drummond CPC, CPC-H, CMC, PCS, FCS, ACS-RA, ACS- OB/GYN, CMBS-I Joanne Byron LPN, BSNH, CHA, CMC, CPC, MCMC PCS Please click on this link to view a complete list of our instructors and professional staff: Other instructors are affiliated with this program. AAPC EXAM: is only offered in the current year. AHIMA offers the 2009 exam through the end of May, As of June, 2010 through the end of May, 2010, AHIMA only offers the 2010 exam. The Society for Strategic Coders SM Page 3 of 7

4 Cost: 2010 Tuition Rates AAPC, ACMCS, AHIMA, or AIHC Members: $1,200 Non-Members: $1,500 Take the time to join the professional organization overseeing your certification exam! Financing Options - Payment can be made by check or credit card. You may be eligible for our 4.99% financing! Call to inquire more about this payment plan option. Lessons Each lesson is comprised of a reading assignment, homework exercises or activity, Internet research projects, webbased training modules offered to students throughout the course. Each lesson is expected to be completed per week. Because this is a distancelearning program, your instructor is willing to be flexible with each student, but the program should be completed so you can take the current year exam. The Society for Strategic Coders SM Page 4 of 7

5 COURSE OUTLINE (Subject to change) Texts (may change contingent upon AHIMA or AAPC cert exam you will be taking) Medical Coding Step-by-Step by Carol Buck Professional Exam Review Guide by Saunders LESSON CONTENT (overview only) Medical Coding Step-by-Step Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10 Lesson 11 Lesson 12 Lesson 13 Lesson 14 Lesson 15 Instructor- Guided Exam Prep Chapters 1 & 2: Intro to CPT & Evaluation & Management Chapters 3 & 4: Anesthesia and Intro to Surgery & Integumentary Chapter 5: Musculoskeletal System Chapter 6: Respiratory System Chapter 7: Cardiovascular System Chapters 8: Female, Maternity Chapter 9: General Surgery I Chapters 10: General Surgery II Chapter 11: Radiology Chapter 12: Path & Lab Chapter 13: Medicine Chapter 14: Overview of ICD9 Chapter 15: Using ICD9 & WBT ICD9 coding Medlearn Matters Chapter 16: Reimbursement & WEB CMS Fraud & Abuse, World of Medicare Coding Review - Exam Professional Review Guide for CCS-P Exam (used for both CPC and CCS-P Exam Preps) Med Term Review Medical Science Review Professional Review Guide coding exercises & Mock Exams Instructor-Guided Exam Preparation The Society for Strategic Coders SM Page 5 of 7

6 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. This program is designed to prepare the experienced coder for one of the national certification examinations offered by AAPC, AHIMA or ACMCS. 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-bycase 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 . The Society for Strategic Coders SM Page 6 of 7

7 A Division of Health Care Consulting Services, Inc. PO BOX 572, Medina Ohio / Phone: or Fax: / HCCSincorp@aol.com Program CPC Exam Prep Program CCS-P Exam Prep Add Medical Terminology Print Name 2010 ENROLLMENT FORM Date of Enrollment Amount Due [ ] ACMCS, AAPC, AHIMA, AIHC $1,200 [ ] Non member 1,500 [ ] $450 to add medical terminology course to this curriculum Address (required) Home Street Address (where text books will be shipped) Work Phone/Ext. Work Phone/Ext. Work Phone/Ext. Why you are enrolling in this course (provide expected certification exam date) Charge My Credit Card: [ ]VISA [ ]MasterCard [ ]Discover [ ]American Express Card #: Expiration Date: Sec Code Credit Card Billing Address: Authorized Name/Signature: CHECK #: AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Make checks payable to: HCCS, mail to HCCS PO Box 572, Medina Ohio Call to phone in credit card registrations or ask questions about the course, financing or enrollment process The Society for Strategic Coders SM Page 7 of 7