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HCPro Boot Camps
200 Hoods Lane,
Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (800) 780-0584
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HCPro, Inc., All Rights Reserved
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Certified Coder Boot Camp®
Learning Objectives
Module 1: Introduction and Coding Fundamentals
- Be able to identify the three types of coding systems
- Be able to identify the general use of the three coding systems
- Be able to define the abbreviation "HCPCS"
- Be able to identify the two levels of HCPCS coding
- Be able to identify the differences between ICD–9 vs. ICD–10
Module 2: Diagnosis Coding (ICD–9–CM)
- Be able to define the abbreviation for "ICD–9–CM"
- Be able to identify how the ICD–9–CM coding manual is organized
- Be able to identify common conventions, symbols and terminology in the ICD–9–CM coding manual
- Be able to assign ICD–9–CM codes based on "The Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting"
- Be able to determine appropriate ICD–9–CM code sequencing
- Be able to assign codes for the Supplementary Coding classifications (i.e., E codes and V codes)
Module 3: Introduction to CPT; Evaluation and Management Services
- Be able to define the abbreviation "CPT"
- Be able to identify the three categories of CPT codes
- Be able to identify how the CPT manual is organized
- Be able to define the common symbols and terms used in the CPT book
- Be able to assign Evaluation and Management codes by category
- Be able to assign Evaluation and Management codes by level including any necessary modifiers
Module 4: Coding Anesthesia Services
- Be able to identify the different types of anesthesia
- Be able to assign CPT codes for anesthesia services when provided by an anesthesiologist
- Be able to assign CPT codes for anesthesia services when provided by someone other than an anesthesiologist
- Be able to determine when to assign modifiers and qualifying circumstance add–on codes
Module 5: Introduction to Surgery Coding: Coding Integumentary Procedures
- Be able to identify a "Separate Procedure" and when they are reported
- Be able to assign modifiers –25, –51, and –59 correctly
- Be able to assign CPT codes for the Integumentary System including modifiers
- Be able to assign CPT codes from an operative report
Module 6: Coding Musculoskeletal Procedures
- Be able to identify the anatomy of the spine
- Be able to assign CPT codes for fracture care
- Be able to assign CPT codes for arthrodesis
- Be able to identify when you can and cannot report a CPT code for the application of a cast
Module 7: Coding Respiratory Procedures
- Be able to assign CPT codes for respiratory system endoscopic procedures
Module 8: Coding Cardiovascular Procedures
- Be able to assign CPT codes for pacemaker and defibrillation insertion and replacements
- Be able to assign CPT codes for coronary artery bypass grafting
- Be able to assign CPT codes for aneurysm repairs
- Be able to assign CPT codes for central venous access devices
Module 9: Coding Digestive System Procedures
- Be able to assign CPT codes for tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies
- Be able to assign CPT codes for digestive system endoscopic procedures
- Be able to assign CPT codes for hernia repairs
Module 10: Coding Urinary/Genital System, Obstetrics and Endocrine Procedures
- Be able assign CPT codes for open and endoscopic procedures in the urinary system
- Be able assign CPT codes for open and endoscopic procedures on the male genital system
- Be able to assign CPT codes for hysterectomies and tubal ligations
- Be able to assign CPT codes for maternity care and delivery services
- Be able to assign CPT codes for abortion procedures
Module 11: Coding Nervous System Procedures
- Be able to assign CPT codes for craniectomy/craniotomy procedures
- Be able to assign CPT codes for skull base surgeries
- Be able to assign CPT codes for injection procedures involving the spinal cord/spine
- Be able to assign CPT codes for injection procedures involving the autonomic nervous system
- Be able to assign CPT codes for neurostimulators
Module 12: Coding Eye, Ocular and Auditory Procedures
- Be able to identify the segments of the eye
- Be able to assign CPT codes for cataract extractions
- Be able to assign CPT codes for procedures to treat and prevent retinal detachments
- Be able to assign CPT codes for strabismus surgery
- Be able to assign CPT codes for procedures involving the auditory system
Module 13: Coding Radiology Services
- Be able to identify the meaning and background of "supervision and interpretation"
- Be able to identify the different modalities of radiology
- Be able to identify the use of contrast in radiological procedures and when the administration of the contrast is separately reportable
- Be able to assign CPT codes for diagnostic radiological procedures
- Be able to assign CPT codes for radiation therapy services
- Be able to assign CPT codes for nuclear medicine services
- Be able to assign CPT codes for interventional radiology procedures
Module 14: Coding Pathology and Laboratory Services
- Be able to identify the use of "panels" in reporting for diagnostic laboratory procedures
- Be able to distinguish between qualitative screening versus quantitative screening
- Be able to assign CPT for diagnostic laboratory services
- Be able to assign CPT codes for surgical pathology including consults during surgery
Module 15: Coding Medicine Services
- Be able to assign CPT codes for the supply and administration of immune globulins
- Be able to assign CPT codes for the supply and administration of vaccine/toxoids
- Be able to assign CPT codes for psychotherapy services
- Be able to assign CPT codes for dialysis services
- Be able to assign CPT codes for ophthamological services
- Be able to assign CPT codes for cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary angioplasty and stent insertion procedures
- Be able to assign CPT codes for physical therapy services
Module 16: HCPCS II Coding
- Be able to assign HCPCS Level II codes and applicable modifiers
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