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PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING WITH APPLIED PCS PROGRAM

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PROFESSIONALMEDICAL CODING ANDBILLING WITH APPLIED

PCS PROGRAM

CareerStep.com

WHY MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING?

Medical coding and billing plays a critical role in the large and expanding healthcare industry. These professionals translate medical records into standardized codes used to bill patients and third-party payers such as insurance companies and Medicare.

*U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Recent industry changes have intensified the shortage of medical coding professionals nationwide. There’s estimated to be 50% more positions than eligible professionals nationwide, and the U.S. Department of Labor also estimates that employment needs will grow by 15% (or 29,000 new jobs) by 2024. This career offers a variety of advancement and career path options and there’s even opportunities to work from home. Industry associations report that, on average, medical coders earn starting salaries of $40,000 a year.

Coders use 3 different code sets: CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10. Career Step’s training will teach you to use all of these codes. The Professional Medical Coding and Billing with Applied PCS program covers the CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS code sets. The ICD-10-PCS code set in particular will give you a head start in the job market because most entry-level coding programs only teach students the ICD- 10 CM codes. With PCS knowledge you’ll be prepared to apply for positions in hospitals and take advantage of advancement opportunities as they come.

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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM Train affordably without sacrificing quality. The Career Step curriculum was developed by a number of experts with decades of experience working in and teaching medical coding to ensure you have the skills to earn industry credentials and start working right after graduation. With Career Step’s

affordable tuition prices, you get a high-quality online education with ebook

textbooks and industry references for hundreds, or even thousands, less than

at other schools!

WHAT YOU GET WITH THE CAREER STEP PROGRAM

For over 20 years, Career Step has been a leading provider of quality healthcare training. With a solid reputation for helping students gain the skills they need to get a job and excel in their new careers, AHIMA-approved Career Step training offers everything you need to succeed, including comprehensive curriculum, the flexibility to train on your own schedule, live student and graduate support, and even a voucher to take either the CCA or CPC exam after graduation (a $325 value)!

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING WITH APPLIED PCS

PROGRAM

FLEXIBLE ONLINE TRAINING We understand the sacrifice it is to go back to school. That’s why we try to make it as easy

as possible by helping you complete your training on your schedule and at a pace that fits your busy

life. Online training puts you in control, and now you can quickly and affordably gain the specialized

skills you need to succeed in your new career as a medical coding and billing professional. Secure

the training flexibility and freedom you need to successfully start a new career!

LIVE STUDENT & GRADUATE SUPPORT Career Step’s online training format allows you to start at anytime, train on your own

schedule, and move through the training as quickly as you want—but you’re never alone. Career Step has dedicated Student and Graduate Support Advisors who are available by

phone, email, and chat every step of the way. These advisors have years of professional experience and are here to help you graduate and successfully move into the workforce. We’re

committed to helping you achieve your goals, and your success is our success!

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY!

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND TIMELINEProfessional Medical Coding and Billing

Program Orientation 1

Computer Fundamentals 7

Health Information Management 14

Healthcare Delivery Systems 4

Legal and Compliance 3

Reimbursement Methodologies 21

Medical Terminology 50

Pathophysiology 50

Anatomy and Physiology 45

Pharmacology 30

Introduction to Coding 16

ICD-10 Coding 65

CPT/HCPCS Coding - Block 1 40

CPT/HCPCS Coding - Block 2 40

Advanced ICD-10 Coding 16

Coding Practicum 120

Final Exam Preparation 1

Applied PCS

Program Orientation 1

Advanced Pathophysiology 35

Advanced Anatomy and Physiology 35

Applied ICD-10-PCS Coding 28

ICD-10-PCS Coding Practicum 17

Final Exam Preparation 1

TOTAL 640

I wasn’t sure how

prepared I was for

coding until I was actually out there

working, and your program more

than prepared me for working in the

coding field. I love my new job and feel

confident entering this new field thanks

to the wealth of information I got from

your program.

– Teri, Illinois