The Medical Coder Career Program

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Inpatient Coder

The Medical Coder Career Program

Coding Training and Credential Preparation:

Inpatient or Outpatient

Outpatient/Professional

Fee Coder

Emergency Room

Coder

Surgical Outpatient

Coder

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The MCCP provides foundational training to enable you to pursue a coding

credential and seek a facility-based inpatient or outpatient coding position.

The MCCP provides the training required for hospital coders:

Courses are taught through a combination of self-paced study with support of a certified

instructor. Students may contact their instructor at any time with course content questions

or to request a consultation to facilitate program completion.

Having and maintaining a coding credential is a sign of professional achievement.

Many

employers require coders to hold or achieve a coding credential as a condition of employment.

The task of maintaining coding credentials ensures coders keep current with critical coding updates.

Upon completion of the MCCP coursework, students are strongly encouraged to seek a coding

credential to demonstrate their professionalism and achievement.

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Choice of inpatient or outpatient coding curriculums Training in the primary coding systems used in hospitals Hands-on practical coding experience

Preparation for a nationally-recognized coding credential

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Multi-media online course materials available 24/7 Self-paced study

Support of a certified instructor

Coursework based on real-world workforce requirements

Real-World Workforce Training

The MCCP - Inpatient Coding

will prepare students to sit for one of two inpatient

coding credentials: AHIMA’s Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or AAPC’s Certified

Inpatient Coder (CIC).

The MCCP - Outpatient Coding

will prepare students to sit for AAPC’s Certified

Outpatient Coder (COC) credential.

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The MCCP - Inpatient Coding curriculum includes:

ICD-10-CM: Diagnosis Coding

ICD-10-PCS: Procedure Coding CPT® Coding

Principles of Health Information Management

Professional Practical Experience Anatomy and Physiology Assessment Medical Terminology Assessment CCA or CIC Exam Review

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MCCP – Inpatient Coding

MCCP - Inpatient Coding

provides rigorous and comprehensive training for the facility-based

inpatient coder. Students learn to code all hospital service types including inpatient and

observation.

MCCP - Inpatient Coding focuses on essential facility-based inpatient coding skills:

MCCP - Inpatient Codingoffers a combination of self-paced study with support of a certified instructor.

The coursework is based on real-world workforce requirements. Students may contact their instructor at any time with course content questions or to request a consultation to facilitate program completion. With a sustained commitment and studying 8 to 10 hours per week, most students can expect to complete the core curriculum in 9 to 12 months.

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Coding all hospital patient service types including inpatient and observation ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding

ICD-10-PCS procedure coding

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding

Understanding the role of coding in reimbursement Identifying and correcting common coding errors Recognizing data quality impact and characteristics

Appreciating the benefits and limitations of encoders and groupers

Being aware of the legal aspects of healthcare and HIPAA

Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs)

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The MCCP - Outpatient Coding curriculum includes:

ICD-9-CM: Diagnosis Coding

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CPT® Coding

Documentation and Coding Standards Compliance in the Facility

Payment Systems Overview

Anatomy and Physiology Assessment Medical Terminology Assessment COC Exam Review

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Coding all hospital outpatient types including outpatient, surgical day care, emergency room, and ancillary services

ICD-9-CM diagnostic coding system

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Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding

Identifying and correcting common coding errors Understanding the role of coding in reimbursement Recognizing data quality impact and characteristics

Appreciating the role of compliance in the outpatient setting Being aware of the legal aspects of healthcare and HIPAA Understanding documentation and coding standards

Resource-based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs)

MCCP - Outpatient Coding

* Note: Because the COC credential will continue to test in ICD-9-CM through the end of 2015, students should enroll by August 2015 to allow time to complete the coursework and sit for the exam before the end of 2015. Students interested in the ICD-10-based COC may contact Libman Education to receive notification when the ICD-10-based MCCP - Outpatient Coder course becomes available.

MCCP - Outpatient Coding

provides rigorous and comprehensive training for the facility-based

outpatient coder. Students learn to code hospital outpatient services including outpatient,

emergency room, surgical day care and ancillary services.

MCCP - Outpatient Coding focuses on essential facility-based outpatient coding skills:

MCCP - Outpatient Codingoffers a combination of self-paced study with support of a certified instructor.

The coursework is based on real-world workforce requirements. Students may contact their instructor at any time with course content questions or to request a consultation to facilitate program completion. With a sustained commitment and studying 8 to 10 hours per week, most students can expect to complete the core curriculum in 4 to 6 months.

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Which Coding Credential is Right for Me?

Inpatient ICD-10 diagnosis coding Inpatient ICD-10 procedure coding

Assign appropriate DRGs for inpatient services Inpatient documentation requirements Inpatient coding compliance

Inpatient prospective payment system Structure of electronic health records Abstract data for reporting

Appropriate use of physician queries Outpatient ICD-9/10 diagnosis coding

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Outpatient CPT/HCPCS coding

Evaluation and management services coding Medical necessity guidelines

Healthcare organizations

Regulatory and payer requirements Privacy/security

Legal medical record Medical record content

Monitor national correct coding initiatives (NCCI) edits

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Certified Coding Associate CCA Certified Inpatient Coder CIC Certified Outpatient Coder COC

* Note: Because the COC credential will continue to test in ICD-9-CM through the end of 2015, students should enroll by August 2015 to allow time to complete the coursework and sit for the exam before the end of 2015. Students interested in the ICD-10-based COC may contact Libman Education to receive notification when the ICD-10-based MCCP - Outpatient

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Program Details

Tuition

To receive certificate of completion, students must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher

and complete the required hours of contact instruction. MCCP – Inpatient Coding and MCCP

– Outpatient Coding offer both AHIMA and AAPC CEUs.

Certificate of Completion and CEUs

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MCCP - Inpatient Coding: $3450

MCCP - Outpatient coding: $1795

High school diploma or equivalent

Anatomy and Physiology:

Medical Terminology:

MCCP Program Prerequisites

Libman Education’s Anatomy and Physiology Assessment is completed at the beginning of the MCCP. Students must achieve a score of 70% or higher to pass.

Libman Education’s Medical Terminology Assessment is completed at the beginning of the MCCP. Students must achieve a score of 70% or higher to pass.