Code-ology is on hold for 2008
National Coding Certification Examination
A National Survey of Medical Practices reflected a $2.00/hour decrease
in office salaries over the previous year. Fortunately, this did not include the billing
or coding staff. RN's, Nursing Assistants, and clerical staff were the most severely
impacted.
Coders abstract information from the patient record, combine it with their knowledge of
the coding guidelines and chose a code for the services or procedures
performed. To become a certified coder you need extensive medical coding experience
and have to pass a rigorous exam.
Coding consultants have maintained their hold on highest earnings at an
average of $52,075 annual salary, according to the 2003 AAPC Salary Survey,
compared to physician and facility based coders at an average of $31,524 and
$31,594 respectively. Certified coders in the Northeast are paid nearly
$7,500 more annually than certified peers in the North Central United States, while
$39,046 is the average pay for a certified coder nationwide.
Even with the negative economic trend in healthcare, Certified Coders
remain in demand since proper coding can mean financial success or failure
of a medical practice.
Read what others have said about our Code-ology weekends
Do you want to sit for the national coding certification
exams, but need a comprehensive refresher class first?
Code-ology is an intensive 3-day workshop designed to assist you
in studying for national coding certification exams. Passing the exam is
entirely up to you and will reflect on the time you spend studying the concepts
presented. If you have any trouble areas, please bring them to the
instructor's attention for further assistance.
The guidelines for taking
the exams are outlined on the associations web sites: Association
of Registered Health Care Professionals or American
Academy of Professional Coders.
Day 1 - Friday 9a.m.-5p.m.
| Mock Test |
To assess student's knowledge |
| Lesson 1 |
Medicare Rules and Regulations |
| Lesson 2 |
Anatomy and Medical Terminology |
Day 2 - Saturday 9a.m.-5p.m.
|
Lesson 3 |
ICD-9 Coding Guidelines |
| Lesson 4 |
ICD-9 Establishing Medical Necessity |
| Lesson 5 |
HCPCS |
| Lesson 6 |
CPT Review |
| Lesson 7 |
Modifiers |
| Lesson 8 |
Anesthesia |
| Lesson 9 |
Surgery (Part I) |
Day 3 - Sunday 9a.m.-5p.m.
| Lesson 10 |
Surgery (Part II) |
| Lesson 11 |
OB/GYN |
| Lesson 12 |
Radiology and Pathology Sections |
| Lesson 13 |
Laboratory & Medicine Section |
| Lesson 14 |
Evaluation and Management |
| Lesson 15 |
Practical Application |
| Lesson 16 |
Test Taking Skills |
| Mock Test |
To assess student's improvement |
Course includes:
Tuition -
The entire three day program, training materials, refreshments and mock test is
$850 for members and $950 for non-members. For information on membership
please click here.
Payment Plan -
There is a $500 deposit to reserve your place in the class.
The balance is due 2 weeks prior to the Code-ology weekend.
| June 1-3, 2007 |
Las Vegas, NV
|
Medical Association of Billers
2701 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 190
Las Vegas, NV 89128
702-240-8519 |
| October 2007 Please call for exact dates |
Las Vegas, NV |
Medical Association of Billers
2701 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 190
Las Vegas, NV 89128
702-240-8519 |
Reservations
Classes are limited to 15 people per class to facilitate learning. To reserve
your place please call our office with your credit card information or complete
the seminar application.
To register
please go to the seminar application.
Medical
Association of Billers
2441 Tech Center Court, Suite 111
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 240-8519
Successful completion of the program does not guarantee
results.
1.
education training, certification, CPC CPC-H, CPC Hospital, coding education certification
and training, motivational support, medical billing association organization,
electronic billing, claims processing, medical coding, ICD CPT HCPCS coding, HCFA,
diagnostic coding, medical education, electronic claims support, electronic claims
submission, international classification of diseases 9 revision clinical modification
ICD-9-CM, current procedural terminology CPT, medical classifieds, diagnostic coding,
claims verification, claims processing, diagnostic coding, claims assistance, association
organization, doctor insurance, education training, provider,
2.
international classification of diseases 9 revision clinical modification ICD-9-CM,
current procedural terminology CPT, diagnostic coding, claims verification, claims
processing, diagnostic coding, education training, certification, CPC CPC-H, CPC Hospital,
ICD CPT HCPCS coding, HCFA, diagnostic coding, claims assistance, association
organization, coding education certification and training, motivational support, trade
association, medical billing association organization, electronic billing, claims
processing, medical coding, medical education, electronic claims support, electronic
claims submission, doctor insurance, education training, provider,
3.
education training,coding education certification and training, medical coding, ICD CPT
HCPCS coding, HCFA, diagnostic coding, medical education, electronic claims support,
motivational support, trade association, medical billing association organization,
electronic billing, claims processing, medical billing centers advertising, diagnostic
coding, claims assistance, association organization, electronic claims submission,
international classification of diseases 9 revision clinical modification ICD-9-CM,
current procedural terminology CPT, diagnostic coding, claims verification, claims
processing, doctor insurance, provider, education training, certification, CPC
CPC-H, CPC Hospital,
