Coding Exams/Update

ICD-9-CM Update
This workshop is primarily for experienced ICD-9-CM coders from hospitals, ambulatory, primary care facilities and other health care settings. Participants must be familiar with the ICD-9-CM coding system. However, the workshop may be a good review for people interested in updating their coding knowledge. Workshop includes review of new and revised ICD-9-CM codes, review classification and current issues related to ICD-9-CM coding that impact diagnosis, group assignments, etc.

CCS-P Exam Prep Class
This course is intended to help the experienced coding practitioner from outpatient, ambulatory or physician practice settings prepare to write the national "Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based" (CCS-P) certification examination. The course will provide the student with an opportunity to evaluate and strengthen their coding skills in preparation for the examination. Information regarding the CCS-P examination may be obtained from the American Health Information Management Association at the website www.ahima.org or by calling (312) 233-1100.
Required texts:

• Review book (available in bookstore)
• AND bring a current ICD-9-CM, CPT
• AND HCPCS CODE BOOK TO FIRST CLASS.

CCPT/HCPCS Update
This workshop is primarily for experienced coders from hospitals, ambulatory, primary care facilities and other health care settings. Participants must be familiar with the CPT/HCPCS coding system however, the workshop may be a good review for people interested in updating their coding knowledge to review new or revised codes that were effective 2005, current issues related to coding; impact on APC group assignments and medical necessity requirements for outpatient and physician coding.

Information
For more information about healthcare continuing education and training in the health care industry, call (708) 974-5735 or e-mail wdcs@morainevalley.edu.