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Education Division of Health Care Consulting Services, Inc.
CPC / CCS-P Exam Prep Physician Office Certification Exam Prep Course
AAPC and/or AHIMA exam preparation
A Distance-Learning Program
Each student is assigned a qualified instructor!
Health Care Consulting Services, Inc. PO Box 572, Medina, Ohio 44258-0572
Phone: 800-689-1727 Email: [email protected]
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Physician Coding Exam Prep Course (CPC/CCS-P)
About
Distance Learning
Our distance learning programs include actual text books (cost included in cost of tuition); learning materials developed by our expert staff; and a qualified instructor assigned to each student. The learning process is enhanced through involvement and support of your instructor throughout the course by Email and phone.
Course Text Books
Included in Tuition Cost (see below) - Coding text book, workbook, personal qualified tutor, quizzes and exams to prepare you for the certification exam with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) CPC or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) CCS-P Exam.
Course Text/Materials Supplied by
Student (or employer)
1. Current Year CPT Book, AMA Professional Edition
2. Current Year ICD-9-CM Volumes I & II (any publisher, AMA Edition is recommended)
3. Current Year HCPCS Level II (Ingenix is recommended)
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Instructors
Instructors are Certified Professional Coders through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC) with at least 5-10 years of coding experience. Your instructor is available 24/7 by Email and phone upon appointment.
Cost
AAPC, ACMCS, AHIMA, of AIHC Members: $975
Non-Members: $1,075
(add advanced med term which includes anatomy and etiology of disease for $250 more)
Financing Available
You may be eligible for financing at only 4.99% interest. Call 800-689-1727 for more information. A down payment is required to cover costs of books and initial tuition – the
balance is eligible for financing.
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COURSE OUTLINE (subject to change)
Texts:
CPC or CCS-P Coding Exam Review Text by Carol Buck
Professional Exam Review Guide by Saunders
LESSON CONTENT (overview only)
Lesson 1 CPT Review and E&M
Lesson 2 Anesthesia and CPT Modifiers
Lesson 3 Intro to Surgery Section of CPT & Integumentary System Coding
Lesson 4 Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 5 Respiratory System
Lesson 6 Cardiovascular System
Lesson 7 Female Genital, Maternity Care & Delivery Coding
Lesson 8 General Surgery
Lesson 9 Radiology Coding
Lesson 10 Laboratory/Pathology Coding
Lesson 11 Medicine Section of CPT & HCPCS Level II Coding
Lesson 12 ICD-9-CM On-Line Web-Based Training Module
Lesson 13 Reimbursement On-Line Web-Based Training Modules
Lesson 14 Professional Review Guide – for CCS-P Exam (used for both CPC and CCS-P Exam Preps)
Lesson 15 Instructor-Guided Exam Preparation
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Program Policy, Refunds, Requirements
Program Policy
All courses MUST be completed within 12 months from time of registration.
Studying – on your own time, whatever is best for you! However, you must complete assignment timely and stay in touch with your instructor. Lack of weekly contact with your instructor can constitute discharge from the program.
The course is “pass/fail”, although assignments may be graded on a percent correct basis. This program is designed to prepare the experienced coder for one of the national certification examinations offered by AAPC, AHIMA or ACMCS.
Refunds
Please see our refund policy on our web site. Text books are included in tuition and this cost can not be refunded once texts are ordered. The first month’s instructor’s pay cannot be refunded. Refunds will only be considered if requested prior or during lesson. Please talk with your instructor prior before deciding to drop the course. Each situation will be managed on a case-by-case basis for special circumstance which can arise after enrollment.
Requirements
Students are required to have Microsoft Word and access to the Internet because our assignments will be sent via email.
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PO BOX 572, Medina Ohio 44258-0572 / Phone: 330-241-5661 or 1-800-689-1727 Fax: 330-241-5662 / Email: [email protected]
ENROLLMENT FORM Program
CPC Exam Prep Program CCS-P Exam Prep Advanced Med Term
w/anatomy add $250
Date of Enrollment Total Amount Due
Print Name Email Address (required)
Supervisor’s Name, Phone Number, Employer & Address& Email Address (required)
Home Street Address (where text books will be shipped)
Work Phone/Ext. Fax Home Phone
Why you are enrolling in this course:
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Card #:______________________________________ Expiration Date:______________
Name as it appears on the card:_______________________________________________
Authorized Signature & Date:_______________________________________________________ CHECK #:________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_________
Make checks payable to: HCCS, mail to address above