Online Training Course

Prod ID: 404
PMI Basics: Introduction to Medical Coding

Participate in this comprehensive introduction to ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II coding systems. Explore essential coding concepts that directly affect reimbursement for healthcare services provided in an outpatient setting.

 

CEUs

3

Length

191 min

Price

$119.00


Medical coders are responsible for selecting codes for correct reimbursement for services rendered. Learn the language of medicine in this introduction to ICD-10-CM, CPT®, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.

This course is relevant for all seeking baseline knowledge of medical coding.

Who Should Attend:

  • Those interested in pursuing a career as a medical coder
  • Novice outpatient coders
  • Managers, clinical and administrative staff seeking an overall understanding of the coder's role and responsibilities in the healthcare setting.

Jan Hailey

MHL, CMC, CMCO, CMIS, CMOM, CMCA E/M


Jan Hailey has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare. She is proficient in administration, coding, and billing roles, and teaches medical office professionals around the country how to excel in their careers. Jan has also been instrumental in the development of PMI's Workforce Initiatives program. 

Jan's affinity for teaching has helped countless healthcare providers and medical office professionals over the years. During her expansive career, she has served as Director of Quality for Saint Joseph Physician Network located in Mishawaka, IN, and Director of Care Management with Select Health Network, an entity of Saint Joseph Health System. As Care Management Director, Jan led the physician network and comprehensive interdisciplinary team across the health system working closely with providers, management, staff, community, and payers to develop strategies for process improvement, gap closures, and patient experience. She developed a documentation improvement program and a Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding education program to predict future healthcare utilization by accurately reporting patient complexity.

Prior to joining Saint Joseph, Jan was the Director of Quality, Coding, and Compliance for one of the largest health systems in Northern Indiana. She has a Master of Health Leadership and four professional certifications in office management, coding, insurance processing, and compliance. She is a member of WPS Government Health Administrators (Medicare) Provider Outreach and Advisory Group.

Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts and rules for accurate medical coding.

There are no prerequisites required for this course.

This program provides an introduction to ICD-10-CM, CPT® and HCPCS coding systems and explores essential coding concepts that directly impact reimbursement for healthcare services provided in an outpatient setting.

Highlights:

  • Overview of the coding process
  • The role of the medical outpatient coder
  • Required training, skills, and abilities: analytical, clinical language, adherence to guidelines
  • Ethics, professionalism, and responsibilities
  • ICD-10-CM, CPT® and HCPCS coding references - what they are and how to use them
  • Explore symbols, punctuation, and abbreviations
  • Explanation of add-on codes and modifiers
  • Coding to the highest degree of specificity
  • Accurate translation of documentation that supports proper code selection

Self-paced online program includes unlimited review of recorded lectures and acccess to downloadable digital companion materials for 6 months.

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