Certificate Program in Inpatient Coding (CPIC)

Duration

50 hours
Mode of Training

Online instructor led training.

Certificate Program in Inpatient Coding
This certificate program will prepare learners for a medical coding career in inpatient coding in a hospital.

The student will learn principles of medical coding related to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS subjects.

Course Objectives:

Understand the different types of hospital facilities and their departments, including hospitals, teaching hospitals, critical access hospitals, ambulatory surgery centres (ASCs), and outpatient hospital departments
Discuss documentation and coding standards for facilities
Apply coding and conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes
Understand the official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines for diagnoses and procedures
Understand the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) coding guidelines
Code a wide variety of patient services using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines
Develop an understanding of how to code operative notes in the facility
Navigate the business side of hospital inpatient services
Differentiate between inpatient and outpatient services and payment methodologies (IPPS and OPPS)
Understand the difference between MS-DRGs and APC assignments and how those services are reported
Review critical pieces in the billing and revenue cycle management process
Develop an understanding of compliance in the hospital facility

Course Content:

Inpatient Facilities and Related Hospital Departments
Inpatient Documentation and Coding
Inpatient Diagnosis Coding – General Guidelines
Inpatient Diagnosis Coding – Chapter Specific Guidelines
ICD-10-PCS Procedure Coding
MS DRG Calculations
CMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems
Regulatory and Payer Requirements
Inpatient Coding Cases

Required Textbooks

1. ICD-10-CM code book (Current year), any publisher

2. ICD-10-PCS code book (Current year), any publisher

Computer Requirements:

High-speed Internet connection with Operating System supports Web & Adobe Acrobat Reader. For the best experience, using a mobile device is not recommended.

Course Enrolment Fee: Payment is due in full at the time of enrolment.

Course duration: 50hrs Online Instructor lead and live interactive classes.

Certificate of Completion & 5 CEU points will be issued for those who complete the course and evaluation.

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Eligibility Criteria:

This course is recommended for CPC-certified medical coders upgrading to a career in inpatient coding and significantly wishing to qualify for AAPC’s CIC certification examination.

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