Medical Coding School. Registration Information Registration Form

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1 Medical Coding School Registration Information Registration Form Correspondence address: Professional Medical Coder s Institute (PMCI) 225 South Ivy Ave#1550 Monrovia, CA Contact us Phone: Fax: professionalmedicalcoder@yahoo.com Website: medicalcoderschool.org

2 Phone: Fax: Medical Coding School Registration Packet Medical coding training course teach the fundamentals of medical coding, prepares the student for certification and helps establish a career in the medical coding industry. Get your medical coding training, exam preparation, exams and continuing education units from an established medical coding organization. Reap the benefits of small class sizes, one-onone coaching from certified professionals and the Academy s curriculum developed by toplevel coders specifically for students seeking superior proficiency in medical coding Increase your chances of being hired/retained in a competitive job market Classes are scheduled to begin on April 27, 2013 Registration for the classes/seminars will be based on a first come first serve basis. Register Now! Class size is limited to 15 PMCC students. Registrants for individual seminars should register 3 weeks in advance. Please call PMCI (Professional Medical Coder s Institute) for additional information at (424)

3 Professional Medical Coders Institute 2 Become part of the exploding industry of Certified Medical Coders. If you have been waiting for just the right time, convenient classes close to home or work, this is your chance to enhance your career and even your pay! A better career position can be in your future! Benefits of Medical Coding Classroom Learning Take medical coding classes directly from the source you can trust Professional Medical Coders Institute (PMCI) Learn from local expert instructors in a classroom setting Receive personal instruction and assistance with coding questions and assignments Meet and network with other medical coding students and professionals Become prepared to pass the rigorous CPC medical coding examinations Receive exclusive discounts on membership (save $50) and the CPC exams (save $40) as student Increase your chances of being hired/retained in a competitive job market Professional Medical Coder s Institute does not guarantee job placement or tuition assistance/ reimbursement by your employer upon successful completion of the CPC or CPC-A exam course. Pre-requisites are required for the CPC course to include basic anatomy, medical terminology and/or basic coding concept. CPC-Apprentice certification is offered to those who successfully pass the examination but do not have 2 years of medical field experience. Schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances however; all classes will be instructed before taking final examination.

4 Professional Medical Coders Institute 3 CPC Applicants A 12-week class has been prepared for the experienced professional in preparation of the certification test administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders. Upon successful completion of the course and a passing score on the certification exam, a diploma will be issued to certify you as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)! Established Certified Professional Coders Each week a new seminar-format class will refresh the coding skill for the established Certified Professional Coder. Upon completion of each seminar, the established CPC will earn up to 4 CEUs (continuing education units) Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice For the professional without hands-on billing, coding, or clinical experience, the course also prepares you for the Certified Professional Coder- Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the course and a passing score on the certification examination, a diploma will be issued to certify you as a Certified Professional Coder- Apprentice (CPC-A)! *See details, pre-requisites and requirements on page 2. Final week will consist of completing the 5-hour examination, which is the 13th week! TUITION/FEES for the full-time PMCC Student: Course Tuition is $ for the complete course curriculum Flexible Payment Plans available!! Includes: Instruction by Certified Professional Coder(s) licensed and/or certified by the American Academy of Professional Coders Intensive (12) weeks curriculum Official AAPC Student Workbooks AAPC Student Membership One year subscription to the Coding Edge Magazine Handouts CPC, CPC-H or CPC-A Official Examination (administered the 19 th week) TUITION/FEES Evaluation & Mgmt Auditing Workshop Participant: Course Tuition is $ per seminar/class. Includes: Instruction by Certified Professional Coder(s) licensed and approved by the AAPC Class exercises and active participation PowerPoint lecture presentation handout. Please bring your 2013 CPT book. Handouts/ coding tools applicable to each specialty course

5 Professional Medical Coders Institute 4 PMCC Students must provide the following books and information prior to first class and Seminar Registrants are encouraged to bring the current coding books listed below: 2013 CPT ICD-9-CM 2013 HCPCS Current Medical Dictionary (optional) Call PMCI for discount before ordering coding books! Two letters of recommendation addressing your qualifications related coding experience, professional demeanor and work ethics. Colleagues, physicians, or supervisors may submit letter. (Letter may not be submitted via .) CPC or CPC-A Certification Application *** Complete exam order form *** Membership with the AAPC *** *** Forms will be distributed on the first day of class. Two letters of recommendation applies to the PMCC (CPC or CPC-A) student. All tuition must be received at least 3 weeks prior to the last scheduled session. A deposit of $ must accompany your application for the full-time PMCC course registrants (CPC/ CPC-A 12-week course only). Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, or payment plan. Returned checks, for any reason, are subject to a $25.00 returned check fee. *Payment plan options listed towards the end of this document and represent acceptable terms for payment options (applicable to CPC, CPC-A students only and after $ deposit). Upon receipt of initial deposit, an information packet will be mailed to you for completion prior to the first scheduled class. A workshop fee of $ is due in full for seminar-style participants at time of registration. SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CODING CURRICULUM *Schedule and test date are subject to change to maximize learning. Scheduled Lesson / Seminar *Registration Anesthesia/ Radiology Medicine/ Nervous/ Endocrine Digestive/ Urinary/ Musculoskeletal Evaluation & Mgmt/ Anatomy/ Physiology Introduction to CPT-4 and HCPCS Evaluation & Management Principles Mediastinum & Diaphragm / Practice Management Male/Female Genital / Hemic & Lymphatic Maternity & Delivery/ Eye & Ocular Adnexa ICD-9-CM /HCPCS Level II /Coding Guidelines Medical Terminology /Pathology/Integumentary Respiratory /Laboratory OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION TEST

6 Professional Medical Coders Institute 5 PLEASE PRINT AND MAIL THIS FORM MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATION COURSE REGISTRATION I have read and understand the preceding information regarding the 12-week Professional Coding Training OR Seminar class and Final Review w/ mock test and would like to enroll. CPC Applicant initials I have basic understanding of anatomy; medical terminology and a coding background. E/M workshop Applicant initials I wish to attend individual seminars. Please list the seminar and date below. Date Date Individual coding class (CPC, CPC-A, or ICD-10-CM) Evaluation and Management (E/M) Auditing Workshop CPC-Apprentice Applicant initials I do not have one or all of the required pre-requisites, which are; anatomy, medical terminology or a coding background but would like to apply for CPC-Apprentice program. Name: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Message Phone: Fax: Address: Signature: Method of Payment: Cash Check Money Order Payment Plan If paying by check, make checks payable to: Professional Medical Coder s Institute (PMCI): Mail application and deposit of $ (balance due no later than 3 weeks prior to last class) or the entire tuition ($ ) at the address listed below. (If payments will be paid in increments, a $ deposit is required with the returned application): Promissory note will be issued for all payment plans. Professional Medical Coder s Institute (PMCI) 225 South Ivy Ave#1550 Monrovia, CA Note: All correspondence to be directed to Professional Medical Coder s Institute You will receive confirmation of registration from professionalmedicalcoder@yahoo.com The instructor is a certified professional coder and has over 26 years of extensive experience in the healthcare field with a solid knowledge of compliance, medical records, medical billing and insurance coding. Sharon Tyler-Jackson is the founder of Professional Medical Coders Institute and is an approved instructor to teach the Professional Medical Coding Curriculum.