Continuous changes in the medical billing and coding industry and HIPAA changes have created an incredible demand for those trained in coding. The Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office course is designed for students with previous coding experience, a basic coding education, or the GES Administrative Medical Specialist course (click here for more information on the AMS course). CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), and HCPCS Level II Coding will be covered along with information on the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), compliance and reimbursement issues, E&M guidelines, and much more. Details and tips are provided to ensure that the most in-depth knowledge is acquired. This leads to increased accuracy in code selections and a smoother billing process with quicker and better reimbursement.
This course prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Students registering for the Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office course should have an understanding of the CPT-4 (CPT), ICD-9-CM (ICD-9) and HCPCS coding principles. There will be brief introductions involving the "basics" of coding and then will span out to include the more in-depth information. The Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office course is not an entry level course. This course is designed specifically for students with previous coding experience, previous education, or the GES Administrative Medical Specialist course.
The intended audience for this course is a student who is seeking preparation for national certification or a student who wants to enhance their coding skills in order to make themselves more marketable in the workplace. GES will provide you with the two textbooks you will need for this course (ICD-9 Coding for Physician's Offices and CPC and HCPCS Coding Made Easy). When you complete your course, GES will provide you with a current copy of the official CPC Study Guide to help you further prepare for the CPC exam. As a current coder seeking more in depth knowledge, you should already have a set of coding books. They are not provided by GES. You are expected to have your own current year CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM coding books.
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