CIC Certified Inpatient Coder Medical Coding Workshop-2

🏥 Master the Art of Inpatient Coding with CIC Certified Inpatient Coder Medical Coding Workshop 🎉

Course Headline:

Unlock Your Potential as an Inpatient Coding Expert - Prepare for the CIC Exam with Confidence!

Course Description:

Welcome to a comprehensive Medical Coding practice course designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) examination. This workshop stands out as the sole standalone certification in the healthcare industry, focusing on Inpatient DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) coding using ICD-10 CM codes.

Why pursue the CIC Certification? The answer is simple: it validates your expertise in inpatient documentation review, abstracting inpatient acute care encounters, and proficiently coding with ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS, all while understanding the nuances of inpatient payment methodologies.

As your instructor, Udaykumar Talloju, I bring a wealth of experience from medical coding and continuous education through AAPC exams and monthly CEUs. This course is the culmination of my expertise and dedication to the field, designed to help you achieve success in the CIC exam.

What You Will Learn:

• Core Competencies: The CIC exam tests your ability to code ten acute care inpatient cases, requiring no multiple-choice options - only your knowledge and expertise.
• Medical Terminology & Anatomy: A solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is crucial for accurate coding of facility services and diagnoses.
• Pharmacology Knowledge: Familiarity with common medications, their uses, and side effects will enhance your coding accuracy.
• Guidelines & Documentation Review: Understanding UHDDS Guidelines and identifying documentation deficiencies are key components of the inpatient coder's skillset.
• Query Providers & POA Indicators: Learn to find Query providers for accurate code capture and understand POA indicators effectively.
• Reimbursement Rules & UB04 Form: Stay current with coding and reimbursement rule changes, and properly use the UB04 form for reimbursement.
• MS-DRG & IPPS System Understanding: Assigning MS-DRGs and understanding the differences between outpatient and inpatient reimbursement methodologies are essential for your role.
• Readmissions, 72-Hour Rule, & DRGs: Grasp the impact of readmissions within a 30-day period and the 72-hour rule for reporting services prior to admission.
• Outpatient Reimbursement Methodologies (OPPS): Learn how outpatient reimbursement differs from IPPS, and understand the complexities of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding.
• Work Experience & Record Review: You must work in or for a hospital/facility to gain hands-on experience with medical record review and abstracting accurate inpatient codes.
• Compliance, Reimbursement, & DRGs: Acquire superior knowledge of current rules, regulations, and issues in medical coding, compliance, and reimbursement under MS-DRG and IPPS systems.

Course Benefits:

• Exam Preparation: This course is tailored to prepare you for the AAPC Exam CPC, CIC, CPMA, CCS, along with certifications like Certified Coder, Professional Coder, ICD 10 CM, and more.
• Real-World Application: Focus on practical skills that are directly applicable to your daily tasks in a hospital or facility setting.
• Lifelong Learning: Stay ahead of the curve with continuous updates on medical coding practices, compliance, and reimbursement methodologies.

Embark on your journey to becoming an Inpatient Coding expert today! 🚀

📚 Key Takeaways:

• Specialized focus on Inpatient Coding (CIC).
• Comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Real-world application in a hospital/facility setting.
• Expert guidance from a seasoned medical coding professional.
• Preparation for industry-recognized certification exams.

Join us now and take the first step towards mastering Inpatient Coding and preparing for the CIC exam with our CIC Certified Inpatient Coder Medical Coding Workshop! 🎓👩‍⚕️