"Certified Medical Coder" Course

Become a Certified Medical Coder in 5 Days! Certified coders have never been in greater demand.  More physicians need Certified Medical Coders who are capable of understanding the complexities of the reimbursement process.  Improve your practice's financial health.  Your skills will help guard against improper claim submissions and contribute to a higher rate of paid claims for your physician's practice.

Course Curriculum:

Medical Terminology for Diagnostic & Procedural Coding

• Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes
• Anatomy and physiology
• Body structure and body systems

ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding

• Coding conventions
• Guidelines from CMS
• Primary vs. secondary codes
• Signs/symptoms and ill-defined conditions
• Neoplasms and adverse effects
• Injuries, burns, fractures and wounds
• Supplementary classifications
• OB/GYN codes

CPT Procedural Coding

• CPT categories, format and guidelines
• Diagnostic vs. therapeutic services
• E&M services for all categories plus modifiers
• Surgical coding guidelines and procedures
• Modifiers for surgical procedures
• Coding from chart notes and operative reports

Ancillary Services & Advanced Coding

• Maternity and delivery services
• Radiology
• Pathology and lab services in the physician's office
• Medicine and intervention
• Coding problem set exercises
• Medical and surgical specialties

Only SDCMS member physicians and their staff members may attend. Registration fee of $599 includes breaks, lunch, instructional materials and certification exam.  Required materials include CPT, ICD-9-CM Volume 1 & 2, HCPCS manual and a medical dictionary.

Presented by Practice Management Institute and hosted by the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) and the California Medical Association (CMA).

Cancellation Policy: A full refund less $20.00 processing fee, if cancellation is received 7+ days prior to program start date.  A 50% refund if cancellation is 6 days to 48 hours prior to start date.  No refund if cancellation is less than 48 hours in advance.  Upon registration, custom materials are printed, refreshments are ordered and seating is reserved.  Due to this, PMI strictly adheres to this cancellation policy.

Click here to download a seminar registration form.

Space is very limited so sign up now! 

Questions?  Contact Sonia Gonzales at (858) 300-2782 or via email at SGonzales@SDCMS.org