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Course Catalog Online EducationNEWGeneral Surgery CodingIn this course, the student should learn General Surgery coding from the ground up. It is comprehensive enough for the experienced coder, yet written in 'layman's terms' so that even a beginner can learn. Using common surgical cases we will practice our coding skills by assigning the appropriate CPT and ICD-9-CM codes.
Price: $79.00 $70.00 5 1/2 hours of education. Approved by AAPC for 5.5 CEUs Common Surgeries performed by Neurosurgeons In this course we will learn common medical terms that are used in neurosurgical procedures. This presentation will include information regarding the following:
Price: $45.00 $40.00 1 Hour of Education. Approved for 1 CEU by AAPCFront Office Functions in the Physician Practice: Before the Patient Encounter Front Office functions represent the beginning of the Revenue Cycle, because they usually include activities surrounding the first point of contact between a patient and the practice. The following are generally considered to be Front Office functions:
Price: $40.00 $35.00 1.5 hours of education. Approved by AAPC for 1.5 CEUsNew CPT® Codes for 2012 Join us to identify and describe the significant additions in CPT® for 2012. This presentation will alert coders about the addition of a new modifier which will impact future coding. We will take a look at the lab and path chapter – for some but not ALL of the new codes! A clean up of existing codes is incorporated into 2012 coding in our “back to basics” slides. Lastly we will take a peek at some Category III codes.
Price: $50.00 $45.00 Approved by AAPC for 1.5 CEUs.Understanding Insurances and Legislations Affecting the Physician Practices This course is designed to give an overview of the Insurances and Legislation affecting the physician practices. The practices already have enough on their plates to know about registration, billing, account management, and patient payments. This course will discuss:
Price: $40.00 $35.00 Approved by AAPC for 1 1/2 CEUs.E/M Chart Auditing: How to Audit Auditing made simple. This course breaks down every part of an Evaluation and Management code. It has real life examples and gives step by step instruction on how to complete an audit. It will help you to understand every part of the evaluation and management coding system, breaking down each of the three key components: history, examination and medical decision making. By the end of this course you will have a better understand of each component within an E/M code, be able to recognition the HPI (history of present illness) elements, Review of system elements, and past, family, social history elements. As well as determine the examination level based on either ’95 or ’97 guidelines. You will be able to understand how to make sense of the medical decision making tables to give you the overall level of medical decision making and help you to select the most appropriate code based on the documentation provided.
Price: $55.00 $50.00 1 1/2 hours of education. CEU Approvals in progress.Group PackagesComplete Auditing CurriculumThe group package contains all of the Auditing Courses:
Price: $220.00 $165.00 5 courses, 5 CEUs approved by AAPC, 1.5 hours pending CEU ApprovalsThe group package contains all of the Medical Terminology Courses:
Price: $330.00 $247.50 Currently 11 courses. Approved for 11 CEUsThe group package contains all of the Anatomy Courses:
Price: $365.00 $273.75 Currently 12 courses. 12.5 CEUs by the AAPCThe group package contains all of the ICD Coding Courses:
Price: $130.00 $97.50 3 courses, 4 CEUs by AAPCThe group package contains all of the Physician Practice Management Courses:
Price: $200.00 $150.00 6 courses, 7.5 hours of education. 4.0 CEUs by AAPCThe group package contains all of the OB/GYN Courses:
Price: $150.00 $112.50 4 courses. Approved for 5.0 CEUs.Annual CEU Coding Scenarios2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 1The 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 1 consists of 6 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2011 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $69.00 Approved by the AAPC for 6.0 CEUs. 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 2 The 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 2 consists of 7 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2011 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $69.00 Approved by the AAPC for 6.0 CEUs. 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 3 The 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 3 consists of 7 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2011 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $74.00 Approved by the AAPC for 6.5 CEUs. 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for E/M The 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for E/M consists of 6 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2011 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $69.00 Approved by the AAPC for 6.0 CEUs. 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Payer The 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Payer consists of 7 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2011 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $89.00 Approved by the AAPC for 8.0 CEUs. 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for Hospital Services The 2011 CEU Coding Scenarios for Hospital Services consists of 7 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2011 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $89.00 Approved by the AAPC for 8.0 CEUs. 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 1 The 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 1 consists of 6 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2012 CPT® book to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $64.00 Approved by the AAPC for 5.5 CEUs. 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 2 The 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 2 consists of 7 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2012 CPT® book to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $69.00 Approved by the AAPC for 6.0 CEUs. 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 3 The 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Professional Coder Part 3 consists of 7 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2012 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $69.00 Approved by the AAPC for 6.0 CEUs. 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for E/M The 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for E/M consists of 6 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2012 CPT® and ICD-9books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $64.00 Approved by the AAPC for 5.5 CEUs. 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Payer The 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for the Payer consists of 7 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2012 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $79.00 Approved by the AAPC for 7.0 CEUs. 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for Hospital Services The 2012 CEU Coding Scenarios for Hospital Services consists of 7 sections that highlight and test your knowledge in the following:
You will need your 2012 CPT®, ICD-9, and HCPCS Level II books to complete the coding scenarios. The CEU Coding Scenarios are Self-Paced so you can log in and out as you wish and complete them at your own pace. There are 10 scenarios within each section. Price: $79.00 Approved by the AAPC for 7.0 CEUs. Medical TerminologyMedical Terminology - Integumentary SystemIn this session, you will gain an understanding medical terms of the skin. If there is something wrong with the epidermis more problems can occur in the body, such as diseases or infections.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Nervous System The nervous system is comprised of three distinct subsystems. The tissues, nerve fibers, nerves, and tracts work together to control the actions and reactions of the body. The nervous system is always “on-call” to adjust to changes that are occurring outside and inside your body.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Respiratory System Rhino and naso are prefixes which both mean nose, the start of the journey for the flow of air from the nose to the lungs. The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the body with oxygen and expel carbon dioxide. Respiratory rate is the number of breaths a patient takes in one minute. Learn more about the terms used to complete this process.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Cardiology Endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis…. The word ending "-itis" is used repeatedly, but the prefix is for different parts of the heart. –itis means inflammation. The prefix and suffix changes can alter the meaning of a term without changing its central meaning by keeping the root the same.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Digestive System The purpose of the digestive system is to process food so that it may be absorbed by cells. Starting at the mouth, and moving through the alimentary canal, other organ systems contribute to the process. Knowing the digestive pathway is an important part of your knowledge base.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Urinary System Terminology to watch for in the urinary system can create significant differences in your understanding of the patient anatomy and how the procedure was performed. From a simple urinary tract infection to a kidney transplant, this session will help you be secure in your urinary terminology.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Female Reproductive System Knowledge of the vocabulary of the terms relating to the female reproductive systems can be very useful in your professional life. Starting with the basic understanding of the functions of each system, we will review the terminology needed to assess your comprehension of the definitions the system.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Male Reproductive System Knowledge of the vocabulary of the terms relating to the male reproductive system can be very useful. Starting with the basic understanding of the functions of prefixes and suffixes, we will review the terminology needed to assess your comprehension:
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Skeletal The skeletal system provides protection (such as the skull for the brain), support and movement for the body frame, a calcium storage area, and more. “Build” skeletal system medical terms from word parts in this module! Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Muscles and Joints The primary function of the muscles and joints is to support the movement of the human body. So stretch and bend… and continue this exercise to learn more about the terms used for the muscles and joints!
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. Medical Terminology - Endocrine System The Endocrine system controls and regulates the complex activities of the body. The Endocrine system secretes hormones into the blood stream. These secretions come from a variety of glands which control various organs of the body. Learn the medical terminology for these various glands and hormones.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by PAHCS and the AAPC. AnatomyAnatomy: Integumentary: Full Coverage - The SkinThroughout the body, the skin's characteristics (thickness, color, texture) vary. For instance, the head contains more hair follicles than anywhere else, while the soles of the feet contain none. In addition, the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands are much thicker. Test your understanding about the skin – there is more than you see on the surface.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Anatomy: Skeletal System – Head to Toe The skeletal system includes a system of:
Various bone types work together in this body system.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Anatomy: Respiratory System – The Aero Plane The respiratory system is composed of the organs involved in the interchange of gasses between an individual and the atmosphere. This system consists of the air passageways and organs: nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and lungs, including the bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli. The respiratory muscles also contribute to the process.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Anatomy: Circulatory – From Arteries to Veins The cardiovascular system is not just about the heart, but also involves the circulation of blood through the body. When someone says “circulatory”, most of us think about the heart first, but the arteries and veins play a big role in the circulatory system too.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Anatomy: Digestive – The Ins and Outs Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders, ranging from the occasional upset stomach to the more life-threatening colorectal cancer. They encompass disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Anatomy: Urinary - The Internal Plumbing System Urology is the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both genders, and with the genital tract or reproductive system in the male. Urogenital is a word that refers to the urinary and genital organs. Those organs include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra – the “internal plumbing” to remove liquid wastes from the body. Find out more about the anatomy and functions of the production, storing, and excretion processes. Price: $40.00 $35.00 Approved for 1.5 CEUs by the AAPCAnatomy: Male Reproductive System The male reproductive system consists multiple complex parts that facilitate production and delivery of sperm. Learn more about the contributions made by the various parts along this roadway. Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Anatomy: Female Reproductive System The female reproductive system is a complex group of organs that is controlled by hormonal involvement. The stages of puberty, the onset of menstruation, changes during pregnancy, and delivery of a newborn will be reviewed. Our look at this system will include anatomic sites for the reproductive system as well as the changes that occur to other organ systems during pregnancy. To complete the cycle, we will wrap up with female menopause.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 1 hour of education. Approved by AAPC for 1 CEUAnatomy: The Nervous System – an Internal Conversation Comprised of specialized tissue that controls the actions and reactions of the body and the way it adjusts to changes occurring inside and outside the body. In addition to the brain and spinal cord, principal organs of the nervous system “talk” to the sensory receptors in other parts of the body. Learn more about the three main parts of the nervous system, and other functions of the nervous system.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC.Anatomy: Endocrine System – Body System Integration Comprised of small organs that involve the release of hormones, the endocrine system integrates many body functions. It controls growth, metabolism, and various other organs. There are also other “players” that provide hormones and interact with the endocrine system. Learn more about targets, receptors, and secretions and how they all work in concert in the human body.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Anatomy: The Ear - Sensory Reception Ears work in tandem with auditory nerves. They send auditory impulses to the temporal lobes of the cerebrum, and these structures together form the auditory apparatus. The ear has three distinct and separate divisions: Learn more about the anatomy of the ear and its relationship with other parts of the human anatomy.
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Anatomy: Bursa, Muscles, Joints, Ligaments, Cartilage The primary function of the muscles and joints is to support the movement of the human body. So stretch and bend… and continue this exercise to learn more about the functions of the muscles, joints, etc. The musculoskeletal support system includes a system of:
Price: $35.00 $30.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. AuditingChart Auditing - "The Basics"Chart auditing is an important part of every medical practice. Regardless of who the audit is being performed by… an employee of the practice or a third party payer, it is vital for every employee involved with the medical chart to possess the knowledge, skills and abilities of basic chart auditing. This course is designed to provide an introduction to medical chart auditing. It is designed in an easy step by step format to explain the processes involved in performing a medical chart audit. This is an introductory auditing course developed to help the student gain confidence in chart auditing practices and to prepare the student for more advanced chart audit courses.
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC and PAHCSThe Auditing Breakdown; Finding the Right Code Medical coding and billing is an ever changing field. Coders have to be able to look at documentation, understand, and confirm the levels of care. Auditing will soon become a daily task for most of us in this field. "The Auditing Breakdown; Finding the Right Code", touches on the 1995 and 1997 guidelines, audit tools, and determining the level of service by using these guidelines. It also provides clarification on the use of a few of the Evaluation and Management codes from a Medicare standpoint.
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. CERT Audits: What is Medicare Looking For? CMS has put many programs in place to insure the accuracy of physician billing. Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) is one of those programs. CERT audits can happen to any physician at any time. "CERT Audits: What is Medicare Looking For" is designed to help you understand the CERT process and to help guide you through a CERT audit. This course explains the process and what you would need to submit in the event your physician is subject to a CERT audit. It also provides you with helpful hints on being proactive with auditing in your practice.
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. Recovery Audit Contractors - Will You Be a Target? Although Medicare audits are not new, the Recovery Audit Contractor program is the most intense review of provider services to date. Investigations include hospitals, physicians and suppliers who bill fee-for-service claims to Medicare. Claims that are determined to be incorrectly paid will be subject to recovery of funds against the provider. This program will advise you of areas that are under review as well as assist you in identifying areas of weakness and provide suggestions to improve your overall process.
Price: $59.00 $50.00 Approved for 2 CEUs by the AAPC. ICDConverting from ICD-9 to ICD-10: The GuidelinesICD-10-CM coding system should be effective on October 1, 2013. To prepare to use the new diagnosis code set, coders should begin to become familiar with the guidelines they will need to know to use the ICD-10 coding system. Learn more about what will still be the same, will be similar, and what will be new in this review of the guidelines for ICD-10 diagnosis.
Price: $59.00 $50.00 Approved for 2 CEUs by the AAPC. ICD-9 Coding: Preparing for 2011 The new codes for ICD-9 for 2011 and the most new choices in the V code chapter. However, there are some new codes that have been added that identify significant clinical conditions we could not capture before. All of these new codes become effective October 1st, Make sure you hear all the details about the changes coming your way in our new course - available to you when you want it - to fit your busy schedule! Price: $45.00 $40.00 1 hour of education ICD-10: aka Coding Difficult DiagnosisCurious about ICD-10? What are some of the other steps needed before the magic date of October 1, 2013? Learn more about changes needed to prepare for this latest impact facing coders and the health care industry. You can also test your knowledge on some of the rules for ICD-9 and ICD-10 and see that they are very similar! But, when it comes to ICD-10 procedural coding, you will be faced with new challenges, so come and take a look at what's in store! Price: $45.00 $40.00 1 hour of education. Approved for 1 CEU by AAPCICD-9 Coding: Preparing for 2012 The new ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes went into effect October 1, 2011. This date marks the last regular annual update to the ICD-9-CM code set before the partial code freeze! On October 1, 2012, there will be only limited code updates to ICD-9-CM to capture new technology and new diseases. Join us to learn about these changes and learn how they will impact your coding to use the best codes for the year. Remember, there will be no updates to ICD-9-CM on October 1, 2013, since ICD-10-CM/PCS will go into effect on that date!
Price: $45.00 $40.00 1 hour of education. Approved by AAPC for 1 CEU.Evaluation & ManagementThe "Nuts and Bolts" of Evaluation and Management CodingThe “Nuts and Bolts” of Evaluation and Management Coding consists of seven (7) sections. Throughout this course, you will: Walk the physicians through selecting the key components of a patient encounter: History, Exam and Medical Decision-Making. Teach them the documentation requirements when time/counseling becomes the overriding factor. Define the criteria for a new vs. established patient. Review documentation of the appropriate use of initial admission codes, subsequent visits, discharge services and critical care. Clarify the documentation requirements related to office or other outpatient and inpatient, Explain the appropriate use of Pre-Operative Consults and medical necessity. Walk the physicians through the documentation requirements/guidelines of a nursing home visit: Admission and Subsequent Visits and Discharge Services. Review the teaching physician documentation requirements with residents. Go through Clinical Exercises on different patient types. Price: $75.00 $70.00 Approved for 5 CEUs by the AAPC.OB/GYNOB/GYN: E&M Basics - Anatomy of Code-Outpatient Visits and Preventive Care ServicesUpon completion of this course, the participant shall be able to:
Price: $55.00 $40.00 Approved for 1.5 CEUs by the AAPC. OB/GYN: Coding and Documentation for Inpatient Services, Emergency Department and Observation Care Services Upon completion of this course, the participant shall be able to:
Price: $45.00 $35.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. OB/GYN: Coding for Gynecological Surgery and Office Procedures Upon completion of this course, the participant shall be able to:
Price: $45.00 $35.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC. OB/GYN: Coding and Documentation for Obstetric Complications Upon completion of this course, the participant shall be able to:
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Approved for 1.5 CEUs by the AAPC. Specialty CodingMastering Infectious Disease CodingLearn the coding intricacies of infectious diseases. Learn how and when to apply specific 900 codes in cases of infections. Do the terms MRSA, HIV, Hepatitis C and End-Stage AIDS cause confusion? Learn the particulars associated with these codes. This course will help one to know when certain codes are primary codes and others are required to be secondary codes. What is necessary to correctly address acute and chronic infectious conditions? Learn how vaccine coding may have different requirements for immuno-compromised patients. This course will assist the student in de-mystifying the often complex conditions in this category.
Price: $45.00 $30.00 1 hour of education Medical Complications - Coding those Additional Conditions When coding medical conditions, some of the more difficult areas involve the problems following coding guidelines for linked codes from different systems. Conditions explored will include:
Price: $45.00 $30.00 1.5 hours of educationCoding for Emergency Department Services Learn the differences between hospital and physician coding requirements, type A and type B emergency department coding, and trauma center requirements. This course will guide you through these scenarios and provide answers to your most frequent questions.
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Approved by the AAPC for 1 CEUNow with Audio Voice Over Coding Interventional Radiology One of the most difficult services to code is Interventional Radiology and its component coding requirements. Since Interventional Radiologists code for both the procedure and the imaging services, the coder must be aware of the different guidelines for each part of the service. This course will provide instructions and examples of a cross-section of services provided by these practitioners, including:
Price: $60.00 Approved for 2 CEUs by the AAPC.  Coding for Burns, Lesions & Lacerations It’s All About the Skin! This session will discuss coding concepts for burns, lesions and lacerations. Specific coding guidelines will be highlighted for each type of skin defect, addressing both procedure and diagnosis.
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Approved for 1 CEU by AAPCPain Management Injections Pain management is the discipline concerned with the relief of pain. Throughout this course you will be educated regarding specific pain management and pain therapy/treatment procedures, not limited to epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, pain center (facility) fees, and all other related professional services. We will be covering the following topics:
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Approved for 1 CEU by the AAPC.Modifiers - A Coder's Best Friend Modifiers can be a bit confusing, when to use them and when not to use them is the question many of us have. Modifiers can be a coder’s best friend if used correctly. This course will help you understand the importance of using modifiers correctly. Correct use of modifier can increase revenue and quickly send out a clean claim. This course will identify some of the more commonly used modifiers used in coding and billing and give everyday examples that are easy to understand. It will also review all the modifiers and when it is appropriate to use each one. This course gives the basics in modifier usage and will eliminate any confusion you have. Price: $45.00 $40.00 1 hour of education. Approved by AAPC for 1 CEU.Sleep Disorders and the Sleep / Wake Cycle Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep. More than 100 different disorders of sleeping and waking have been identified! We will discuss the following:
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Curatio CME Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Curatio CME Institute designates this web activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 Billing and ReimbursementMedical Insurance Billing & Reimbursement in a Physician PracticeCritical to a financially sound physician practice is consistent cash flow. The source for revenue heavily depends upon the reimbursement from insurance companies. This is achieved through accurate and timely submission of claims by the insurance billing specialist. Additionally, consistent claims follow up, and the ability to identify and correct claims problems are equally important. This course will focus the revenue cycle through basic information required on an insurance claim and recognizing potential claims problems.
Price: $40.00 $30.00 1.5 Hours of EducationAvoiding Collisions in the Revenue Cycle This course will discuss the areas that comprise the revenue cycle.
We will also discuss each areas responsibilities and identity of weakness in the operation.
Price: $40.00 $30.00 1 hour of educationManaging Denials from Registration through the Appeals Process Denial Management is a never ending task. This course takes a look at all the aspects in the revenue cycle that affect denials. Throughout the course, you will learn the following: Price: $40.00 $30.00 1 Hour of Education ComplianceMeaningful Use and YouThis course will provide an overview of Meaningful Use. The following questions will be answered.
Price: $45.00 $40.00 Approved for 1 CEU by AAPC.Compliance and the Coder: Understanding Your Responsibilities As a coding professional, whether you are credentialed through the AAPC or AHIMA, you have to abide by your professional association's Code of Ethics - first and foremost, which should guide you on knowing what is right and wrong in your workplace. Staying on the right side of the law is a clear goal for all Coding Professionals and identifying potential coding issues at the onset is key. Staying abreast of the OIG Annual Work Plan each October is a good way of keeping informed of what’s on the radar for the coming year.
Price: $40.00 1 hour of education Coding Prep CoursesAudio / Video2012 Certification Review Blitz Vol 1-4 plus a Hard Copy DVD SetThe 2012 Certification Review Blitz is developed by the experienced Instructor Laureen Jandroep, OTR, CPC. Laureen teaches two and three-day review classes that are called the “Blitz” because they are very intense jam-packed reviews for those preparing for one of the physician-based board exams. Many students have expressed that it was this Blitz that helped them pass the exam. A recent Blitz has been recorded and produced into a DVD Set. Now this DVD Set is available online exclusively through CodingWebU.com.
Price: $240.00 12 1/2 hours of education on DVDs BooksGroup PackagesAMA Coding Books - List of All TitlesAll AMA Books and Reference Materials are available upon request. To see the most popular titles along with prices, click on the price list CodingWebU AMA Book Price List Please email Kenny Smith @ ksmith@codingwebu.com for volume pricing.
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Price: $107.83 Includes $11.95 S&H  2012 CPT® Standard Edition Softbound, 8˝" x 11", 600 pages ISBN#: 978-1-60359-216-1 Item#: OP054112 Authors: American Medical Association Available Date: October 2011
Price: $84.71 Includes $9.95 S&H  AMA Physician ICD-9-CM 2012, Volumes 1 and 2 Spiral Version Available for Shipment September 2011 Code quickly and effectively with our ICD-9-CM 2012 Professional Edition for Physicians, Volumes 1 and 2 codebook. The enhanced 2012 edition delivers access to important coding and reimbursement information with informative symbols throughout. Design improvements for increased functionality include lighter weight paper, new dictionary style headings and more intuitive use of color throughout. Combining the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) with a format designed for coding excellence, this codebook helps you easily access the information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing for the physician practice.
Price: $90.03 Includes $11.95 S&H  AMA Hospital ICD-9-CM 2012, Volumes 1,2,3 Spiral Version Available for Shipment September 2011. Including all the features found in Physician ICD-9-CM 2012, the hospital edition provides valuable features that help you easily access the information you need while improving coding accuracy and efficiency. Design improvements for increased functionality include lighter weight paper, new dictionary style headings and more intuitive use of color throughout. Combining the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) with a format designed for coding excellence, this codebook helps you easily access the information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing for the physician practice.
Price: $98.43 Includes $11.95 S&H  HCPCS 2012 Level II Professional Version Available Date: December 2011 Efficient and effective coding is made possible with the AMA's new HCPCS 2012 Level II Professional Edition codebook. Organized to help you code more quickly and accurately, this reference includes the most current HCPCS codes and regulations and provides all the coding reference essentials needed for medical billing and maximum reimbursement.
Price: $93.39 Includes $11.95 S&H  Principles of ICD-9-CM Coding, Fourth Edition Spiralbound, 81/2" x 11", 356 pages, includes CD-ROM Item#: OP065808 ISBN#: 978-1-57947-899-5 Authors: Deborah J Grider This educational resource to ICD-9-CM coding provides guidelines for identifying and locating the most appropriate codes including chapter learning objectives, checkpoint exercises throughout the chapters and informative coding tips in the margins - which allow readers to learn by doing. Additional features include:
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Price: $87.51 Price Includes $11.95 Shipping and Handling plus any applicable sales tax. For non US orders, please call for S&H Charges.  Principles of CPT® Coding, Sixth Edition Spiralbound, 8-1/2" x 11", 580 pages Item#: OP501009 ISBN#: 978-1-57947-967-1 Authors: American Medical Association The instructive guide for CPT® coding. Updated and revised by the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) experts, Principles of CPT® Coding, fifth edition, is a comprehensive training and education textbook that provides the most in-depth review available of the entire CPT codebook. Chapters cover history and basic coding concepts, evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines and medical specialties, and a detailed discussion of code families and individual codes. Broad enough to educate the beginning coder, while serving as a useful tool for those with more experience, this book explains the use of the codes and guidelines in a practical, easy-to-read style that addresses everyday coding challenges. Features and tools in this new edition include:
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