Course Description
The CCS certification adds exceptional value to coding careers by covering both inpatient (PCS) and outpatient (CPT) surgical coding, unlike other credentials that focus on only one. It is widely recognized as the most valuable and globally accepted certification across all medical coding roles and specialties. Despite its high recognition and acceptance, it remains affordable with reasonable exam and renewal fees compared to other certifications. Earning the CCS opens doors to career advancement, better job opportunities, and higher earning potential. With strong industry demand—especially for inpatient coding roles—employers prefer CCS-certified professionals. It also validates advanced expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT, making it a true mark of specialization in the medical coding field.
What You’ll Learn?
- Language of Medicine (Medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology)
- ICD-10 CM Coding Conventions, General Coding and Chapter Specific Guidelines.
- Detailed PCS and CPT Procedure Coding guidelines and Modifiers Concepts.
- ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Coding and CPT Coding guidelines (Including code leading practice and handling of ICD, CPT and PCS books)
- HIPAA, HITECH, EHR, Coding Compliance and Regulatory Guideline
- Understanding PCS root operations
- Principle diagnosis selection and procedure codes based on the case scenario
- Present on admission (POA) guidelines, NCCI, Medical Necessity, DRG, major co morbid conditions (MCC) and co-morbid conditions (CC)
- Provider queries- ethical compliant query, non-leading, contains appropriate clinical indicators
- Case studies practice, discussion and query resolution sessions
- Mock tests and queries discussion
- Basic IPDRG Training
- Duration- 45 days
Who is Eligible?
• Experienced professionals from the medical coding industry
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