Medical Coding and Billing

The demand for well-trained medical coders in the physician services area is increasing. Become part of this fast growing industry and prepare to become a Certified Professional Coder with these conveniently scheduled weekend classes.

Successful completion of the following three courses will enable the student to receive a certificate of competency in Medical Billing Coding. Students may register for these course individually, or register for all three at once and save $50. All attendees need to bring current ICD-9 and CPT manuals for hands-on practice.

ICD-9, CPT Proper Medical Billing

The proper use of ICD and CPT coding is the first step to increase reimbursement and decrease claim denial. Students will learn proper use of the ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code sets in the 2006 manual for claim filing. The course will cover the importance of proper coding and the connection between ICD and CPT codes as well as the new HIPPA guidelines for fourth and fifth digit coding (coding to highest specificity).

Tuition: $245

Weekend Classes

Saturdays, March 1 and 8
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Course Number: ALH903 Section: 001

Evaluation and Management (E&M) Coding

Students will learn the fundamentals of E&M coding, including Physician services, outpatient and inpatient coding and recognizing the level of time vs. complexity. The need for documentation to support billing codes will be explained. Sample charts will be utilized to explain this very complex aspect of coding.

Prerequisite: ALLH903-001: ICD-9, CPT Proper Medical Billing

Tuition: $195

Weekend Classes

Saturday, March 29
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Course Number: ALH910 Section: 001

Basic Medical Billing

Students will learn how to read an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) report and will learn to recognize the difference between capitated and fee for service
codes as well as all parts of the HCFA 1500 form and what fields need to be populated to send a "clean" claim. Other topics include: the elements of sending electronic claims; reviewing regular clearinghouses and insurance clearinghouses such as Navinet and Medicare; understanding denial codes and how to repair a "dirty" claim.

Prerequisite
ALH910-001: Evaluation and Management (E&M) Coding

Tuition: $145

WEEKEND CLASSES

Saturday, April 12
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Course Number: ALH920 Section: 001