F14CRM04 - Medical Coding Prep Course - Fall 2014
Using a Body System/Body Area approach, this program will completely prepare the student for entrance into the field of medical coding. In this program, the student will learn and be prepared to work in the coding field for any medical specialty for all aspects of coding.
Program Details and Prerequisites:
- 200 hours of instruction and training
- Class begins September 23, 2014, and lasts 34 weeks, 6 hours per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM)
- Additional cost for books is approximately $500 (non-refundable)
- Students must be fluent in English and have excellent written and verbal skills, as well as basic computer skills
- Total cost of program is $4,250 (includes $500 non-refundable registration fee)
- Students must pass all quizzes and tests with an average of 70%.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to (among other things):
- recognize and understand the medical terminology written and spoken in a medical office or hospital medical record
- recognize and understand how the body is structured and the relationship to diseases
- code the ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes used by doctors and hospitals
- code the CPT(s); procedure codes for services provided by doctors and hospitals
- code HCPCS codes associated with the services in doctors’ offices or hospitals
- code all aspects of actual case studies in all medical specialties for all areas of coding requirements
- recognize, apply and search for rules and regulations that govern the use of codes
• apply for a position as a medical coder or other position
- requiring these skills
Payment Plans:
Option A: Pay the entire tuition (which includes the non-refundable registration fee) by September 23, 2014, and receive a 10% discount of $425. There will be an additional cost for books which is non-refundable.
Option B: Pay a total of $2,125 by September 23, 2014 and pay the $2,125 balance in 10 payments twice monthly of $200. (Note: Your final payment will be $125.) The additional cost for books is non-refundable.
After gaining medical coding experience, students wishing to further their career
will be able to pursue additional credentials such as the CPC Certification (Certified Professional Coder) through the AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) or the CCS Certification (Certified Coding Specialist) through AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).
September 23 - June 18 34 weeks/200 hours Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
(No class November 11 and 27, December 23, 25 and 30,
January 1, February 17 and 19, April 21 and 23, May 27 and 29) Course Fee: $4250
Instructor:
Anna Maria Alberghini, BSN, CPC, CPC-OB, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPMA, is a compliance auditor at the renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She has 10 years of clinical experience as a nurse, 16 years of experience as a practice manager in a medical office, and 10 years as a compliance auditor for Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She was project analyst for the implementation of PatientKeeper, a handheld coding and charge capture technology for Brigham and Women’s Physician’s Organization.
REGISTER FOR MEDICAL CODING by completing the application form and returning it to us along with your registration fee. Call (508) 263-9651 and ask us to mail you an application packet. A special application form will be needed to register for this class.