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1 Medical Billing and Coding 1. it for the first day of class. Books may not be stocked by the CCM. Medical Billing and bookstore; instead they may be available at retail outlets. Coding Certificate Curriculum 4 PREREQUISITE COURSES. You do not need to enroll in the certificate program to benefit from Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals these courses. Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals Information Session: Careers in ICD - 10 - CM Introduction and Applications Medical Billing and Coding CPT & HCPCS Coding Course Where to find employers, salaries, training that is needed, how to (The above 4 courses are prerequisites required before taking get started. Sessions are offered in September and January. See any further course. Equivalent applicable work experience may our current schedule at (http:// substitute after satisfactory completion of the final exams and at the ) for details.)

2 Pre-registration is not discretion of the Instructor.). required. Courses not offered one semester will be offered in the following semester. This certificate may require 2 semesters to complete. Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding Specialist REMAINING CURRICULUM. CCM is pleased to partner with the American Academy of Navigating the Medical Record Professional Coders (AAPC) to prepare candidates for the ICD-10-CM CPT 4 Coding - Practical Application Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification. These Coding Physician's Practice Management and Regulatory Issues courses introduce the classification system used by health care facilities, physicians and insurance companies. Coding patient Evaluation and Management records for diagnoses and procedures has become an integral part Medical Billing of the health care reimbursement system.

3 You may apply for entry Workplace Simulation Training level administrative, Coding and Billing positions upon completion AAPC CPC National Coding Certification Preparation Review of these courses. Student membership in AAPC is recommended Course & Coding Exam (Optional). as part of the program and required by the AAPC to take the CPC. Healthcare Professional Externship (optional). exam at after completing the program. To register, go to ( ). This certificate requires 2 semesters to complete and is offered and click on "Continuing Education (Non-Credit)." Have your credit twice each year. The 4 prerequisite courses are offered each card, social security number, and 5 digit Course Code number semester. Once those courses have been completed, a student may ready. take the other courses in any order; however, it is recommended that they be taken in the order presented here.

4 Students are highly encouraged to include the Medical Billing Externship in their course Courses of study; though it is not required as part of the certificate process. Courses listed in the sequence to complete the certificate program. Certification and Certificates Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals CCM is one of a very few colleges in NJ that have This course focuses on the basic foundation of Medical word aligned themselves with the American Academy of Professional building including prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining Coders - seen as the nation's leading professional association and forms used to learn the basic principles of Medical terminology. An Medical Coding certification organization. Upon completion of this overview of body systems and their diseases are covered as well as curriculum, students will qualify to complete the AAPC certification an introduction to abbreviations and laboratory terms.

5 This course exam and may eliminate or reduce the need for "apprenticeship" concentrates on the meaning of Medical terms and is best supported work experience before obtaining their national certification. by a course in Anatomy and Physiology. REQUIRED TEXT: For Eligibility does require a passing grade in each of the courses within required textbook information, go to the certificate program. Students must obtain the textbook on their own and have it for the first day of class. Books may not be stocked by the CCM bookstore;. Additionally, students may request and receive a CCM Certificate of instead they may be available at retail outlets. AHP-256. Completion for any course or the entire program (once all courses are satisfactorily completed). See "Certificates and Transcripts ( )." ICD-10-CM Introduction and Applications Required Text This course reviews the background of the ICD system, and its roots in the mid-1600s.

6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis Coding is the focus For required textbook information, go to of this course, and includes steps for Coding assignment, review college. Students must obtain the textbook on their own and have and clarification of Coding conventions, and hands-on Coding exercises. This course will make the eventual transition to ICD-10- 2 Medical Billing and Coding CM easier and less stressful to Medical Coding professionals. CM Procedures and CPT-4 Coding courses are used in this class. REQUIRED TEXT: For required textbook information, go to https:// AHP-243. Students must obtain the textbook on their own and have it for the first day of class. Books may not be stocked by the CCM bookstore; instead they may be available at Evaluation and Management retail outlets. AHP-199. Evaluation and Management Coding is the key to appropriately maximizing reimbursement for physician visits.

7 In this course, the Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals student will learn the basics of the specific codes by location and type of visit. Also, code levels for history, physical examination, An introductory class designed to introduce the Medical coder and Medical decision making based on acuity of diagnosis will to the gross anatomy of the 11 functional organ systems of the be reviewed and discussed. The goal of this course is to ensure human body. The Medical coder develops skills to apply anatomy that the Evaluation and Management (E&M) code levels are fundamentals to Medical record. The Medical coder will gain chosen in compliance with the documentation given in the patient an understanding of the anatomy organs referenced in Medical chart. REQUIRED TEXT: For required textbook information, go to procedures and diagnosing Coding .

8 REQUIRED TEXT: For required Students must obtain the textbook on textbook information, go to Students their own and have it for the first day of class. Books may not be must obtain the textbook on their own and have it for the first day stocked by the CCM bookstore; instead they may be available at of class. Books may not be stocked by the CCM bookstore; instead retail outlets. AHP-331. they may be available at retail outlets. AHP-301. Physician's Practice Management and Regulatory Issues CPT & HCPCS Coding Course Learn how to apply Billing and Coding skills to variety of positions This course, in addition to a main focus on CPT Coding , includes and duties within a Medical practice. Access resources to help overviews of HCPCS Level II codes, as well as Category III codes. you stay current in the ever changing, rapidly paced environment Practical application of the CPT Coding system is part of every of a physician's office.

9 This course concentrates on teaching the class. The importance and relevance of physician documentation essential functions and flow of front office management, human is discussed, as well as the interpretation of this documentation in resource management, patient services, managing Medical records, the assignment of CPT procedure codes. REQUIRED TEXT: For and financial management. Special focus on the emerging use of required textbook information, go to electronic Medical records in a Physician office is covered. No text college. Students must obtain the textbook on their own and have required. AHP-267. it for the first day of class. Books may not be stocked by the CCM. bookstore; instead they may be available at retail outlets. AHP-228. AAPC CPC National Coding Certification Preparation Review Course & Coding Exam (optional). ICD-10-CM/CPT 4 Coding - Practical Application Prerequisite: Complete all other courses for the CCM Medical Billing Prerequisite: Knowledge of Medical terminology and anatomy, basic & Coding Certificate This course is designed to prepare students to knowledge of CPT and ICD Coding .

10 This course enhances your sit for the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination. basic knowledge of Coding taking the next step by "putting the ICD Instruction will include review requirements for exam, overview & CPT puzzle pieces together" using both CPT and ICD scenarios. of examination details, techniques to improve speed, test taking The beginner coder learns the concept of Coding a diagnostic tips, in-class practice exam, and individual assessment of Coding statement in an outpatient setting covering a wide variety of patient skills to determine exam readiness. Student must have extensive services. Gain practical application of ICD-10-CM diagnostic Coding experience either in classroom or from employment. Coding utilizing official Coding guidelines and conventions. This also Certification will increase chances of employment opportunities includes in depth instruction on CPT procedural Coding covering within a competitive space.