{"product_id":"medical-coding-training-outpatient","title":"Certified Outpatient Coder (Voucher Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis online course will teach you the competencies you'll need to sit for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES153\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn fundamental medical coding skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquire skills needed to review medical records and determine the appropriate CPT, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM code sets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand government\/payer regulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster coding for various conditions, including chronic and acute varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain AAPC membership, COC practice exams and access to the Practicode Tool\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp outpatient hospitals and facilities receive appropriate reimbursement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate your skills throughout the course by completing quizzes and exams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutpatient Hospital Facilities and Departments \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutpatient Facilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutpatient Hospital Departments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness in the Facility \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypical Outpatient Hospital Flow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypical ASC Flow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCMS Payment Systems (OPPS, DRG, IPPS, Revenue Codes) Overview \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedicare Resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCMS Payment Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacility Billing \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypes of Payers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutpatient Code Editor (OCE)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedicare Appeals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompliance in the Outpatient Facility \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompliance in the Facility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOIG Work Plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeaching Facilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocumentation and Coding Standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnatomy and Medical Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to ICD-10-CM Coding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines with ICD-9-CM Application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, Surgery Guidelines, and Modifiers for Facilities \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to CPT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to HCPCS Level II\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the Global Surgical Package and Modifiers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluation and Management Services for Facilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegumentary System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMusculoskeletal System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRespiratory, Hemic, and Lymphatic Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCardiovascular System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigestive System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUrinary System and Male Genital System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFemale Reproductive System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEndocrine and Nervous Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEye, Ocular Adnexa, and Auditory Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRadiology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePathology and Laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedicine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCMS and Outpatient Prospective Payment System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInpatient Coding Overview with an introduction to ICD-10-PCS \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to ICD-10-PCS Guidelines – Parts 1 \u0026amp; 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Her CRNA work involved open heart, neurological, and thoracic anesthesia. After retirement from anesthesia, Ms. Jenkins worked as a coder and consultant for a physician billing company. While developing a passion for coding, she became a coding instructor and has taught many classes for CPC® certification. Ms. Jenkins has reviewed coding and text for AAPC, edited numerous books on physician coding, and has spoken to coding groups and physicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKrishna Kant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrishna Kant, COC, is a Coding Coach in the Education Department at AAPC. He joined AAPC in 2014 and has been coaching students enrolled in AAPC's online Distance Learning classes including Medical Terminology, COC \u0026amp; CPC certification courses. He is a proud military veteran having served for 15 years in the Navy. He has worked for 14 years in the US Healthcare Industry and spent 10 years of his healthcare career in medical transcription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitesh Kareer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitesh Kareer, COC, has more than 12 years of experience in Medical Transcription Industry working as a Medical Transcriptionist, Trainer, Quality Analyst, and Quality Manager. He was also involved in Vendor Management and Training for assurance of quality services to the client. He started working as a medical coder in 2012. Nitesh joined AAPC in 2014 and since been working as a coding coach involved in answering student's queries and grading their course assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). If you enrolled in the \"voucher included\" option, you will also receive a prepaid voucher for the exam and AAPC membership after successful completion of the course and financial obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. 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