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Mastery Program in Integrated Medical Coding (MPMC)

Cigma Medical Coding

Advance Medical Coding
Mastery Program in Integrated Medical Coding
(Aligned with AHIMA CCS or AAPC CPC Certification standards)

Cigma Medical Coding
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Program Objective

To develop job-ready, audit-compliant coders capable of working in both:

  • Outpatient (Clinical Coding – OP)
  • Inpatient (Hospital Coding – IP)

while preparing candidates to successfully clear the CCS or CPC certification exam.

Program structure (Module-Based)

  • Healthcare delivery system (US focus)
  • Role of coder in revenue cycle
  • HIPAA basics & compliance
  • Documentation standards
  • Introduction to coding systems: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT® / HCPCS Level II

  • Body systems (CCS-focused depth)
  • Disease processes & clinical concepts
  • Surgical terminology
  • Pharmacology basics for coders

  • Official guidelines (critical for CCS)
  • Chapter-wise coding:
  • Combination codes
  • Laterality, manifestations, complications
  • Case-based coding practice

  • CPT structure & guidelines
  • E/M coding (very important)
  • Surgery coding (major specialties)
  • Radiology, Pathology, Medicine
  • Modifiers (high CCS weightage)
  • HCPCS Level II: Drugs, supplies, DME
  • OP case scenarios & audits

  • PCS structure (7-character coding)
  • Root operations (core focus)
  • Approach, device, qualifier
  • Body systems coding
  • Complex IP surgical cases
  • DRG impact understanding

  • MS-DRG system
  • MCC/CC impact
  • Principal diagnosis selection
  • POA indicators
  • Sequencing rules
  • Case-mix index (CMI)
  • Real hospital case studies

  • OPPS (Outpatient Prospective Payment System)
  • APC (Ambulatory Payment Classification)
  • Medical necessity
  • NCCI edits
  • LCD/NCD guidelines
  • Denial management basics

  • Official Coding Guidelines (ICD-10-CM/PCS)
  • OIG compliance basics
  • Audit readiness
  • Documentation improvement (CDI)
  • Fraud, waste & abuse

  • Real exam pattern & strategy
  • Time management techniques
  • Mock exams (full-length)
  • Domain-wise practice tests: Diagnosis coding, Procedure coding, Clinical scenarios
  • Weak area correction sessions
Assessment structure
  • Weekly quizzes
  • Module-wise coding tests
  • Case-based evaluations
  • Final CCS or CPC simulation exam
  • Practical coding assessment
Certification outcome

After completion, candidates will:

  • Be eligible to attempt AHIMA CCS or AAPC CPC Certification
  • Work in:
    • Inpatient coding (IP DRG-based)
    • Outpatient coding (CPT-based)
    • Clinical Coding audit & Clinical Investigation or compliance roles
    • Clinical Risk adjustment coding
    • Home health coding
    • Claim Analyst or DRG validator (payer side)
    • Clinical Document Improvement specialist
    • Medical reviewer and Denial Management specialist.
Key differentiators of MPMC
  • Integrated OP + IP training (rare in market)
  • CCS & CPC-focused curriculum (not generic coding)
  • Real-case hospital & Clinic exposure
  • Audit & compliance orientation
  • Job-ready skill development

Confused about which certification to choose? Check out our detailed comparison of AAPC vs AHIMA to find the right path for your career.

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Who Can Apply Mastery Program in Integrated Medical Coding (MPMC)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Master Degree
  • Degree
  • Diploma or equivalent examination from any recognised Board or Council in life science and medical science discipline
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