Advanced Medical Coding Part D Outpatient Coding
This is the third in a sequence of four classes. The first class, Part C is an 8-week class.
This course will focus on advanced medical billing and coding for Outpatient Services. Medical billing and coding professionals translate medical records into standardized codes used to bill patients and third-party payers such as insurance companies and Medicare.
The comprehensive Medical Coding Billing and Outpatient Services program will teach students to 1) accurately assign the sequence of ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes for inpatient, outpatient, and physician services according to the official coding guidelines. 2) Differentiate reimbursement systems to various programs, including private insurance and contracts, managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, and other disabilities. 3) Understand the difference between CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding systems and identify their appropriate use in health records. 4) Describe the key elements of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its impact on healthcare professionals. 5) Explain the differences between the Inpatient and Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems. Upon completion, the student will have the knowledge to sit for the industry-recognized certifications.
Dates: September 9, 2025 - November 10, 2025
Times: Online Class
Mandatory Orientation: September 9, 2025, at 2 pm online
Location of Class: Online Class
Cost: Tuiton and Fees $366.50 + Textbooks approximately $350.00-McGraw Hill Access Fee Coding Bundle Books ICD-10-CM CPT HCPCS
Last day to register, provide and meet eligibility documentation, and pay tuition: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Advisor: Judy Butner 828-652-0620
Once you complete your registration, please contact Judy Butner at 828-652-0620 to schedule an appointment to verify eligibility. There is a lot of information and there are steps that must be taken prior to orientation.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Contact Tabitha Buff at (828) 659-0465 or tmbuff54@go.mcdowelltech.edu with questions concerning scholarships.