This program is specifically geared toward medical coding for outpatient/physician offices. The training is administered online and begins with the basics identifying the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS II code systems. Once those topics are established, it moves into federal healthcare regulations, audits, compliance, and how it all fits within the revenue cycle. This training specifically covers:

• Coding conventions when assigning ICD-10-CM (diagnoses), CPT®, and HCPCS II (procedure) codes
• Each section of the CPT® manual with an emphasis on terminology, modifier usage, coding guidelines, and coding practice
• Evaluation & Management (E&M) with a detailed focus on levels of service
• Additional guidance, updates, and learning tools on how to apply the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines (officially implemented October 2015)
• HCPCS Level II with an emphasis on temporary national codes, supplies and DME, and modifiers, as well as services that are routine, non-covered, or not medically necessary.
• An overview of the Medicare Program with additional training on special CMS coding rules, billing rules, modifiers, and the National Correct Coding Initiative

• Introduction to medical coding systems, healthcare delivery, and other revenue cycle functions within the healthcare arena
• Introduction and overview of ICD-10-CM (Diagnosis) in comparison to ICD-9
• ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and conventions
• General CPT® (Procedural) coding overview, guidelines, and conventions
• CPT® Evaluation & Management (E&M)
• CPT® Modifier
• In-depth look at each CPT® code range
• HCPCS coding system (emphasis on Level II)
• Federal healthcare regulations, laws and sentencing guidelines, audits, and compliance in revenue cycle

Sample Outline 

WEEK 1 OUTLINE

1. CPT® Professional Edition (current year), AMA Publisher
2. ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians (current year)
3. HCPCS Level II (current year)
4. 2 CPC Textbooks

At MMI, we want to make sure that you have a successful learning experience, which is why in order to sign up for the medical coding certification and training, we recommend that you have previous understanding of Anatomy & Terminology. If you currently need of training for Anatomy & Terminology, the Anatomy & Terminology course is available to purchase through MMI at a discounted rate when enrolling in the program.

Included with Tuition:

• Coding Books (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS)
• The AAPC's CPC textbook
• Practice Questions
• Real World CodingScenarios
• PowerPoints
• I00 Question Mock Exam
• Live Class Instruction

Not Included with Tuition:

• Students may purchase the AAPC Student membership through the AAPC website. The yearly membership price is $205 but MMI students can get the membership for $140. 
• Membership Options Individual - $205
• Student AAPC - $140
• AAPC's CPC Exam: Two attempt option for $425. AAPC's CPC online exam can only be purchased on the AAPC website.

Group Rates: Discounted rates are available upon request for groups of three or more. Contact us to get started.