This in-depth curriculum will help you obtain
the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass the CCS
Exam.
Learn the basics of selecting the correct answers on the
multiple-choice part of the exam.
You’ll learn a step-by-step approach to manual coding, utilizing
ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding manuals.
This curriculum is designed to pro-mote confidence, and prepare
CCS Exam Candidate by enhancing certification exam study
methodology. It does not guarantee successfully passing the CCS
exam.
Bring your coding manuals!
CEs: 6 (Clinical Data Management)
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This all day workshop will cover the following:
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What is covered on the exam
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IPPS requirements
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ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines
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Overview of MS-DRGs
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Common CCs/MCCs
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Calculation of Case Mix Index
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OPPS Requirements
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Overview of APCs
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CPT-4 Guidelines
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Modifiers
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Data Quality
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HIPAA
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Information Technology
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Compliance Issues
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Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiac
Guidelines
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Arthroscopies
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Sinus endoscopies
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Debridements
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Skin lesions/grafts
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Pulmonary guidelines
Sherri Ward, RHIA, CCS graduated from the
Medical College of Georgia in 1995 with a Bachelor’s Degree in
HIM. After an externship at Shands Teaching Hospital at the
University of Florida, she began her coding career in Savannah,
Georgia.
Sherri has worked for hospitals through-out the country from
Connecticut to California, in roles involving going, auditing,
supervising , and managing, both as a consultant and direct
employee.
She has frequently engaged in CCS pre sessions both in group
setting and individual sessions She is currently working at the
University of Colorado Hospitals and enjoys the continuous
challenges of the coding profession.
St. Clare Health Center
1015 Bowles Avenue
Fenton, MO 63021
Early Registration (on or before
3/1/12): $99.00
Late Registration (after
3/1/12): $125.00
Lunch is provided.
Online registration has now closed.
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