Certification COC Hospital Coding

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Professional Medical Coding Program COC
A. Course Objective:
Students learn to use the three HIPAA approved coding books CPT-4, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II. Students learn how to abstract from a medical record and apply the guidelines from AMA and CMS to choose the correct code to represent what services were provided and prove the medical necessity of the service being billed in the Hospital Facility Setting. Once a student successfully completes the program, they are eligible to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) National Exam. If the student passes the exam with a grade of 70% or more, they receive their AAPC certificate. If a student fails to pass the national exam, LS Coding & Education guarantees they will remain a student provided they continue to study and participate in the program. The student, will receive tutoring, and be given additional practice tests to help them pass the AAPC National Exam. A student may however have to purchase the next years AAPC books and Coding Reference Books if they crossover into the next year where updated books are required.
This course utilizes the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Professional Medical Coding Curriculum. The Instructor/Program Supervisor, Lynn Schoeler, is a Certified Professional Coder Instructor licensed by the AAPC. The Co-Instructor/Program Manager, Sharon Jones, is a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Outpatient Coder, certified by the AAPC. During this course the student will learn to utilize the three coding reference books necessary to be a Professional Medical Coder.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$1020.00 *Student should already have coding books and be a member of AAPC (if student requires current years coding books the cost of books is an additional $270.00)
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
AAPC Textbook COC
Current Year AMA CPT
Current Year AMA ICD-10-CM
Current Year AMA HCPCS Level II
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
There are no additional supplies required for the program.

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Lynn C Schoeler, CPC, COC, CPC-I
Email: lynn@certifiedcodertraining.com
AND
Sharon Jones, COC, CPC
Email: sharonjonescpc@yahoo.com
Phone number: 520-777-8853 or direct lines 520-207-1525 or 520-272-6087
F. Direct Website link to the program:
Website: www.certifiedcodertraining.com
LMS site: www.onlinecpc.net
Students will use our Moodle Server at www.onlinecpc.net to find instructions for each week of class.
G. Additional information:
Students must have a HS Diploma or GED
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
% of clock hours Refund Sessions or Weeks
10% or less will give 90% refund
More than 10% less than or equal to 20% will give 80% refund
More than 20% less than or equal to 30% will give 70% refund
More than 30% less than or equal to 40% will give 60% refund
More than 40% less than or equal to 50% will give 50% refund
More than 50% less than or equal to 50% No Refund
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
AAPC COC is an industry recognized credential and is widely accepted nationally
It is stackable you can add additional certifications to this certification
It is portable because the National Certification Provided by the AAPC, which is a National Organization, is accepted throughout the industry.
This course can be taken as a second certification to give the coder a higher degree of knowledge and expertise.
This certification is accepted nationally
This course is accredited and licensed by the AAPC
J. Credential Attainment Rate:
94% of students complete this course

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