Medical Coding Certificate Program
The Center for Business and Technology at STCC has partnered with
the Professional Skills Center at Bryant & Stratton College to
provide an instructor-led Medical Coding Certificate Program
utilizing a curriculum approved by the American Academy of
Professional Coders (AAPC). Complete details on the program
requirements are available at
http://www.psctraining.com/ (select
Healthcare). The following courses will be offered during the
upcoming term:
ZALL-025 Introduction to Medical Coding (CE221/66 hours)
Fee:
$1,059
Winter/Spring 2009
This course is an excellent foundation for people interested in
medical coding. It gives participants the opportunity to apply
medical terminology and anatomy, to the practice of medical coding.
They will gain an understanding of coding principles, documentation
requirements, and sequencing. Topics include ICD-9-CM Vol 1-3,
CPT-4, and HCPCS code sets. Specific focus is on each manual format
and layout. This helps the participants learn coding principles,
establishment of medical necessity, relationship of diagnosis to
procedure, and documentation requirements. The participants are also
introduced to E/M coding. Students are required to have all 3 coding
manuals (CPT, ICD-9-CM Vol 1, 2, & 3, and HCPCS) and the textbook
Step By Step Medical Coding 2008, by Carol S. Buck. Books can be
purchased online at www.pscbooks.bryantstratton.edu , or can be
purchased independently. Cost varies depending on what manuals need
to be purchased. The cost range for the textbooks is $99 - $400.
ZALL-026 AAPC Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (CE239/80
hours)
Fee: $2,679
Winter/Spring 2009
This comprehensive curriculum is the official instructional program
of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and culminates
in the national certification examination for Certified Professional
Coder (CPC). All aspects of CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS coding are
covered, as well as coding practices, ethics, and standards. The
course fee includes membership to national and local organization (AAPC),
Full-Day Review the day before the national exam, and the AAPC
National Coding Exam. Course textbooks are also included in the
curriculum, however the coding manuals are the participant
responsibility (CPT, ICD-9-CM Vol 1 & 2, HCPCS), which can be
purchased online at www.pscbooks.bryantstratton.edu , or purchased
independently. Cost varies depending on what books need to be
purchased.
ZALL-027 Certified Coding Specialist Prep Class (CE279/90 hours)
Fee:
$1,999
Not currently scheduled
Prepare for the AHIMA credential of a Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS). Trainees will demonstrate an understanding of facility based
diagnosis and procedural coding and coding guidelines related to
sequencing of diagnosis and procedures, obtain skills required to
complete a comprehensive review of a medical record according to the
UHDDS and Coding Clinic and the DRG system. Specific emphasis is
placed on the details of inpatient coding i.e. Present on Admit
Indicators and the Co-morbidity and complication codes. Required
books: ICD-9-CM-Vol 1, 2, &3, CPT, and Faye Brown’s ICD-9 Coding
Handbook 2008, from the AHA Press. These books can be purchased
online at www.pscbooks.bryantstratton.edu or purchased
independently.
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