Certified Outpatient Coder

  • 6 Months
  • 200 Course Hours
  • $1,995

Overview

Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skillset to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and completing interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you will learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

You will also receive access to the AAPC Advanced ICD-10-CM Online Code Set Training which will take your ICD-10-CM coding skills to a higher level. You will get hands-on training that includes coding for conditions such as, clinical concepts for comprehensive coding of conditions, insight on chronic and acute conditions, and practical coding exercises. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) exam.

This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams, access to the Practicode tool, and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.

What you will learn

  • Learn the fundamentals of medical coding for outpatient facilities
  • Understand how to read medical records
  • Take an elementary understanding of medical coding and take it to an advanced level
  • Master an understanding of coding guidelines and government/payer regulations

How you will benefit

  • Gain access to interactive tools and quizzes that will enable you to further your skills
  • Develop the medical coding skills needed to succeed at an outpatient facility or hospital
  • Receive access to the AAPC Advanced ICD-10-CM Online Code Set Training which will take your ICD-10-CM coding skills to a higher level
  • Be prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Overview

Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skillset to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and completing interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you will learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

You will also receive access to the AAPC Advanced ICD-10-CM Online Code Set Training which will take your ICD-10-CM coding skills to a higher level. You will get hands-on training that includes coding for conditions such as, clinical concepts for comprehensive coding of conditions, insight on chronic and acute conditions, and practical coding exercises. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) exam.

This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams, access to the Practicode tool, and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.

What you will learn

  • Learn the fundamentals of medical coding for outpatient facilities
  • Understand how to read medical records
  • Take an elementary understanding of medical coding and take it to an advanced level
  • Master an understanding of coding guidelines and government/payer regulations

How you will benefit

  • Gain access to interactive tools and quizzes that will enable you to further your skills
  • Develop the medical coding skills needed to succeed at an outpatient facility or hospital
  • Receive access to the AAPC Advanced ICD-10-CM Online Code Set Training which will take your ICD-10-CM coding skills to a higher level
  • Be prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Registration Information

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