Learn the application of CPT® procedure codes, HCPCS Level II supply codes, and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes—all of which medical providers use to submit claims to payers. This is the way to enter one of the fastest-growing and top-paying job markets
Towson University’s Certified Professional Medical Coding Course prepares you for a rewarding career in the medical field. Upon completion, you will sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam at Towson University.
Total Hours: 90-hour course
Tuition: $3,999 includes course, books, AAPC student membership, CPC® exam, and human anatomy and medical terminology fundamentals courses.
Register for this course at least 30 days in advance of the start date and receive a 5% discount on the price. Contact us for the unique registration link. Note: WIOA and other tuition assistance programs are not eligible for this discount.
Location: This course will be taught live, online.
This course is WIOA approved and is on the Maryland Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
| Dates | Schedule | Register |
|---|---|---|
| March 6–June 14, 2023 Class will not be held April 10, April 12, May 29 and May 31. |
Monday / Wednesday, 6–9:15 p.m. | Register |
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View infographic (PDF)Medical coding is the process of identifying diagnoses, medical tests, treatments, and procedures found in clinical documentation and then copying this patient data into standardized codes to bill insurance payers for physician reimbursement.
The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) course a step to obtain your coding certification—This certification is known as the gold standard for physician-based medical coding. By passing the CPC exam and earning the right to append the CPC to your name, you will become a healthcare professional recognized for professional-fee medical coding.
This course integrates all elements of the coding process, including:
Module 1. Business of Medicine
Module 2. Medical Terminology
Module 3. Anatomy Review
Module 4. Introduction to ICD-10-CM and its Guidelines
Module 5. Intro to CPT, Surgery Guidelines, HCPCS Level II, and Modifiers
Module 6. Intro to Surgery, Global Period, How to read an Operative report
Module 7. Integumentary System
Module 8. Musculoskeletal System
Module 9. Respiratory, Hemic and Lymphatic Systems; Mediastinum and Diaphragm
Module 10. Cardiovascular
Module 11. Digestive System
Module 12. Eye and Ear Surgery Systems
Module 13. Endocrine and Nervous
Module 14. Urinary and Male GU System
Module 15. Female GU System and Maternity
Module 16. Radiology
Module 17. Anesthesia
Module 18. Pathology and Laboratory
It's important you know anatomy and medical terminology to be a successful coder. To ensure your success, Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology fundamentals courses are included in course tuition and will be reviewed during the first five weeks of the course.
This course includes two exam vouchers for the AAPC CPC exam which will be given onsite at Towson University immediately following the last class. Learn more about the certification exam.
Darlene Helmer, CPC, ACS-AN, CPC-I, CMPE, MBA is the lead certified instructor for the in-class Certified Medical Coding course. Helmer has gathered a team of experienced subject matter experts who teach this course. She has spent more than four decades in the medical field and owns a healthcare consulting firm that specializes in revenue cycle, which includes coding and auditing.
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