Facility CCS® Coding Instruction and Certification

Included in the Facility Coding Course

Our comprehensive facility medical coding, training, and exam preparation course provides in-depth instruction in key areas to ensure you’re fully prepared for the CCS® exam. Here’s what’s covered:

Core Instructional Topics:

• Coding Knowledge and Skills (51.9% of the exam): Master the foundational skills needed for success on the CCS® exam.
• Coding Documentation (10.1% of the exam): Learn how to ensure accurate and compliant coding documentation.
• Provider Queries (8.9% of the exam): Understand the intricacies of querying providers for clarification and completeness.
• Regulatory Compliance (29.1% of the exam): Gain a solid understanding of coding regulations and compliance requirements.

Medical Scenarios:

• Inpatient, Outpatient, and Emergency Department Coding: Dive into real-world medical scenarios with equal emphasis on inpatient (33.3%), outpatient (33.3%), and ED (33.3%) coding.
• Insurance and Medical Billing: Comprehensive instruction on insurance processing and billing practices.

Additional Course Components:

• CCS® Prep Study Groups: Join collaborative study sessions focused on CCS® exam preparation.
• AMCI Independent Classes: Access expert-led classes on essential topics such as Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology/Pharmacology, and Medical Terminology.
• ICD-10-CM & CPT Refresher Courses: Refresh your knowledge with detailed instruction on both ICD-10-CMand CPT coding.
• Inpatient & Outpatient Payment Systems: Master the Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) with MCCs and CCs, and Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (APCs).
• DRG and PCS Coding: Learn how to navigate Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and Procedure Coding Systems (PCS).

Compliance and Coding Enhancements:

• Compliant Queries: Learn compliant query practices to ensure accurate coding.
• E/M ED Coding: Detailed instruction on Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding for the Emergency Department.
• Source and Status Indicators: Understand coding source and status indicators for accurate billing.
• Data Quality Management: Focus on data quality control and its impact on coding accuracy.
• Medicare Code Editors: Learn how to navigate Medicare Code Editors (MCE).
• NCCI Edits/MCE/OCE/LCD/NCD: In-depth coverage of National Correct Coding Initiative Edits, Medicare Code Editor, Outpatient Code Editor, Local and National Coverage Determinations.

Regulatory and Billing Topics:

Medical Necessity & Payer-Specific Reimbursements: Master the concept of medical necessity and payer-specific rules, with a focus on Medicare.

HIPAA, Fraud & Abuse: Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and understand the implications of fraud and abuse in coding.