Facility coding (hospital coding) is one of the best paying sectors of the coding profession. This course is designed for the coder who wishes to further develop their facility coding skills.
If you are already performing some aspect of facility coding, this course will fill in the gaps so that your skills are properly rounded. This "rounding" of skills makes a more marketable employee and is essential to successful completion of the American Health Information Management Association's mastery level credentialing exam, the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
If you are currently working in a physician office or billing service, this course will give you the edge you need to advance in the workplace. Most hospitals will only hire coders with previous exposure to facility coding or are already certified. Training on the job is a luxury most hospitals are unable to offer. Coders of all levels must undergo continuing education to stay current with the constantly changing regulations.
This course will utilize your existing knowledge of medical terminology and health care sciences. Your coding skills will be heightened and focused preparing you for employment testing, job performance, and successful completion of the CCS exam. The Advanced Hospital 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.
Advanced Hospital Coding students should have: High school diploma/GED Minimum 2 years experience with: Medical Terminology Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology ICD-9-CM coding CPT-4 coding
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.
