Training Programs Medical Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep (Voucher Included)

Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep (Voucher Included)

This course will improve your diagnostic and procedural coding skills and increase your knowledge of clinical documentation, reimbursement in inpatient and outpatient settings, and data quality management. You will also be prepared to sit for the official certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

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Overview

Objective

Syllabus

Requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The following eBooks will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

  • Coding and Reimbursement for Hospital Inpatient Services (1yr access to eBook)

The following item is included with the course and will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

  • Professional Review Guide Online for the CCS/CCS-P Examination (1yr digital access)

The following materials are required for the Advanced Hospital Coding & CCS Prep Course. Before purchasing, please check the AHIMA website for the Allowable Code Books List for the CCS certification examination. You will need the current year's version of:

  • Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) (not included)
  • Healthcare Professional Coding System (HCPCS) Level II (not included)
  • ICD-10-CM (not included)
  • ICD-10-PCS (not included)

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

This is not an entry-level course. Before taking this course, you should have previous coding experience or education and have completed either the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding course or the Medical Billing and Coding course.

Although it is not required, CCS exam candidates are recommended to meet one of the following qualifications:

  • By Credential: RHIA®, RHIT®, or CCS-P® OR
  • By Education with Experience: The following courses MUST be completed; anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced ICD diagnostic/procedural, and CPT/HCPCS coding plus one (1) year of coding experience directly applying codes; OR
  • By Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related coding experience directly applying codes; OR
  • By Credential with Experience: CCA® plus one (1) year of coding experience directly applying codes; OR
  • Other Coding credential from other certifying organization plus one (1) year coding experience directly applying codes.

If you do not qualify for the CCS exam, you may still be eligible for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA®) an entry-level certification exam offered by AHIMA or the American Association of Professional Coders Apprentice level certification, the Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™). This course will prepare you for those certifications as well, and you'll find more information about them in the Certification Prep lesson at the end of the course. Certification exams offered by AAPC and NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US. AHIMA only offers in-person exams in both the US and Globally.

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