Students will be introduced to the medical coding systems utilized to report professional (physician) and hospital services within all healthcare entities where physicians and practitioners treat patients.  Students will learn how to code using CPT (procedures), ICD-10-CM (diagnoses) and HCPCS (supplies) coding systems. Students will learn about medical record documentation requirements and various Electronic Medical Record systems used to document services rendered to patients, how to use various electronic encoder products used within the healthcare industry and how to comply with national fraud and abuse initiatives for all coding disciplines. The class will also touch on insurance and reimbursement methodologies.

Upon completion students may sit for any of the following National outpatient coding certification exams: Certified Professional Coder, Certified Professional Coder-Hospital, Registered Medical Coder, Certified Medical Coder, Certified Billing and Coding Specialist or Certified Coding Associate.

This class is perfect for those looking to advance their careers within the medical field and for those seeking to enhance their knowledge in current outpatient and professional coding services.

Registration fee includes all textbooks and materials, but it DOES NOT include fees to sit for the National Exam.

Any questions regarding course content can be directed to the instructor at info@xacthealthcaresolutions.com

Instructor Daria Bonner, CHCRA, CHCA, CCP, RMC is the President & CEO of Xact Healthcare Solutions, Inc. She has more than 20 years experience in the medical coding, billing, compliance and health information technology and works in both the government (VA and DOD) and commercial sectors throughout the US and Puerto Rico. She has worked for numerous nationally known companies including Ingenix (now Optum), Quadramed (now Nuance) and Booz Allen Hamilton. Dari  is a member of the American Academy of Procedural Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), an Associate of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and a member of the Association of Healthcare Auditors and Educators. She has passed three of the four nationally recognized coding exams; Certified Professional Coder, Certified Professional Coder-Hospital & Certified Professional Coder-Physician. She also passed the Certified Professional Medical Auditor certification in 2011. Dari is a past member of the National Advisory Board of the AAPC, 1996 Networker of the year of the AAPC, and past President and founder of the Treasure Coast Chapters of the AAPC in Stuart and Port Saint Lucie Florida. She has been teaching and preparing students for National certification for more than 15 years and has a passing rate of 98% of over 800 students who went on to obtain their National certification.

Please contact The Health Science Department at (772) 462-7550 or 1-866-792-4772 for more information on our physician office health career programs, specifically the specialized certificate and college credit programs i.e. Medical Assistant (certificate) and Health Information Technology (AS degree) which would provide more in depth training and career opportunities. See more details on the IRSC website, www.irsc.edu 

• Course Type: Continuing Education Institute, Licensing & Certifications
• Length: Minimum of 48.00 hours
• Format: Classroom, open discussion
• Required Text: Provided in cost
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• Cost of Course does not include cost of Exam
• Classes presented by the CCTI@IRSC are for personal enrichment, professional certification and licensing or continuing education purposes only. They do not qualify for college credit and therefore are not eligible for discounts, Florida pre-paid, State tuition waiver programs or funding for college level classes.