PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

 

What this course allows students to gain:

• A thorough understanding of ICD-10 documentation requirements will enable you to navigate the complexities of the new code set.  Proper documentation is absolutely necessary for correctly identifying services rendered and receiving appropriate reimbursement. Don’t wait until October 2014 (the deadline for medical providers to use the advanced ICD-10 codes) to find out what other practices already know about this important topic.   Be a part of the new Medical Coding training as we share best practices for clinical documentation in ICD-10. Whether you’ve been coding for 20 years and are a certified documentation improvement professional or are new to health care field, you’ll find value in attending this insightful program.

• Simulated practice in medical coding utilizing 3M™ Reimbursement and Coding Software.  This course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in classification and coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy in medical coding.

• 3M CRS is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use suite of tools that generates accurate, complete, and compliant coding and grouping.  It supports coders with powerful coding logic, giving them the confidence of knowing their judgments are backed by 3M experts.

• Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate competency in Medical Coding procedures in various disease states. 

 

Hours Breakdown:

• Didactic classroom instruction

• Simulation/mock lab