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Course Overview
Learn ICD-10, HCPCS II, and CPT to prepare for the CPC® exam, then work your way to becoming a certified medical coder. Take this online course from the comfort of your own home, while learning how to correctly code provider diagnosis and services to help optimize reimbursements and avoid costly compliance penalties.
Through lectures, reading assignments, group activities, videos, and quizzes, this training program will cover: anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, coding basics, evaluation management (E/M), surgery, genital system, nervous system, urinary system, pathology, medicine, and much more. Quizzes and homework will be given for each chapter reviewed.
With new knowledge in accurate medical coding and documentation, you will complete this course better prepared to take the CPC® exam.
This course is being offered by the Office of Continuing Professional Education at Rutgers University, in partnership with Revu Healthcare (RH) LLC. Revu Healthcare (RH) LLC is a healthcare consulting firm offering comprehensive regulatory compliance solutions and revenue cycle/integrity support to healthcare providers, hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and other healthcare entities.
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Coding (ICD-10, HCPCS II and CPT) and Review of Anatomy & Physiology/Medical Terminology
- Identify the purpose of the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books.
- Identify the information in the appendices of the CPT code book, HCPCS Level II code book, and ICD-10-CM code book.
- List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes.
Week 2: Evaluation Management (E/M) Services, Anesthesia, and Modifiers
- Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services.
- Review of modifier descriptions, documentation requirements, and anesthesia coding guidelines.
- Provide practical application of coding for E/M services.
Week 3: Surgery – Integumentary System, Musculoskeletal System, and Respiratory System
- Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and CPT code criteria for the Integumentary System, Musculoskeletal System, and the Respiratory System.
- Provide practical application of coding operative reports for the Integumentary System, Musculoskeletal System, and the Respiratory System.
Week 4: Surgery – Cardiovascular System and Digestive System
- Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and CPT code criteria for the Cardiovascular System and the Digestive System.
- Provide practical application of coding operative reports for the Cardiovascular System and the Digestive System.
Week 5: Surgery – Genital System, Nervous System, and Urinary System
- Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and CPT code criteria for the Genital System, Nervous System, and Urinary System.
- Provide practical application of coding operative reports for the Genital System, Nervous System, and Urinary System.
Week 6: Pathology and Laboratory
- Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and CPT code criteria for Pathology and Laboratory.
- Provide practical application of coding for Pathology and Laboratory.
Week 7: Medicine
- Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and CPT code criteria for the Medicine section of CPT.
- Provide practical application of coding for the Medicine section of CPT.
Week 8: Refresher
- Review course material in preparation for the CPC exam.
Prerequisites
Attendees should have taken the following courses within the last 3-5 years and/or have 1-2 years of billing/coding experience:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology
Methods of Instruction and Evaluation
The instructional methods used in this course include reading assignments, practice exercises and other assignments, audio/video lectures, and chapter review quizzes. To receive a certificate of completion, students must successfully complete the course within the allotted time-frame.
Successful course completion includes:
- An attempt of all required assignments; and
- A passing score of 70% or higher on all module quizzes.
A certification of completion will be awarded upon successful completion.
Meet Your Instructors
Leslie V. Boles, BA, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CHC, CPC-I, CRC
Leslie Boles is a Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) professional and healthcare consultant. Ms. Boles is the Co-Owner and President of Revu Healthcare, LLC and a Coding Instructor at Rutgers University. She has more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, coding, auditing, and compliance in the hospital inpatient/outpatient settings, and physician coding education. Leslie has developed and implemented multiple training programs on physician coding and documentation, Medicare and Medicaid policy, and compliance programs for certified coders. She is a subject matter expert in the areas of E/M, Radiology, OBGYN, General Surgery, Cardiology, and Anesthesia coding. She prides herself in presenting very complex coding and documentation regulations in a simplified manner to physicians and clinicians. She has the credentials of CCS, CPC, CPMA, CHC, CPC-I, and CRC from the American Academy of Professional Coders, American Health Information Management Association, and the Health Care Compliance Association.
Latoya Brown, CPMA, CPC, CGIC
Latoya Brown is the Manager of Compliance Audit & Education at GI Alliance in Southlake, TX.
Student Reviews
“Leslie is an incredible Instructor, who explains everything needed to pass the CPC Exam on your first try. She gave me the confidence I needed when I struggled in certain areas. She is amazingly attentive and is with you not only in class, but she checks up on you throughout the week via text, email, or phone call. Leslie gives you the knowledge needed to excel in the future!”
“I can’t express enough how sincerely thankful I am for your CPC Preparation Program! Leslie is one of a kind with her enthusiasm, professionalism, expertise, and knowledge. She is a wealth of information, and on top of that she is an excellent teacher. During the class, Leslie provides a great mix of theory and practical learning activities in a very supporting learning environment. She is a true inspiration and will take you step by step into the medical coding world. I feel so honored to become an AAPC member after passing my CPC exam. Your CPC Preparation Program played the biggest role in my achievement. Thank you Leslie!”
“Leslie has a big personality and an absolute passion for what she does. She is relatable and clear, using real life examples to help solidify concepts. I feel I am prepared for the next step in my career and would definitely take another class with Leslie as the instructor!”
Continuing Education Credits
There are no continuing education credits offered for this course.
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If you have any questions about the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Preparation Program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Senior Program Coordinator: Sharon Gutterman
848-932-7701
gutterman@njaes.rutgers.edu
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