The Final Exam – This test is necessary to receive a Certificate of Completion. Depending on your final score, certificate and/or letters are provided. The final will provide you the look and feel of a real employer exam. If you pass our final exam, you will pass almost any employer exam.
Final Exam for CD Version of the Courses – The Final Exam is included in the cost of the online courses. If you choose to do a course via the CD option, it is $89.00 to take the final exam.
*** All coding courses, or courses that include coding require the purchase of two reference books from an outside source. You may also purchase a used inexpensive edition anywhere online instead of the new edition. ***http://www.unicormed.com/store/2015-cpt-books/ – SELECT THE 89.95 EDITION and http://www.unicormed.com/store/principles-of-icd-9-coding/
TIME FOR COMPLETION: 500 hours (225 instruction, 275 laboratory/practicum
MEDICAL SCRIBE TRAINING COURSE
MODULE 1 – Medical Terminology
Chapter 1. Language Origins, Etymology
Chapter 2. English Grammar101
Chapter 3. Medical Words, Blueprints, Nuts and Bolts
Chapter 4. Dynamics of Medical Vocabulary & Word Structure
Chapter 5. Body Dynamics
Chapter 6. Medical Instruments and Equipment
Chapter 7. Medical Specialties and Specialists
Chapter 8. Diagnostic Medicine
Chapter 9. Abbreviations
Chapter 10. Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 11. Pharmacology
Chapter 12. Just For Fun
MODULE 2 – Medical Records
Chapter 1 Medical Records
A. Electronic Medical Records
B. Electronic File Transfer
C. Confidentiality
D. Data Entry
Chapter 2 Medical Reports, Formats and Types
A. Medical Dictation
B. Report Types
C. Outpatient Reports
D. Correspondence
E. Inpatient Reports
F. Operative Report
G. Discharge Summaries
H. Consultations
I. Autopsies
J. Interpreting Medical Records & Dictation
MODULE 3 – MEDICAL CODING
PART I
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Industry History and Codes
A. ICD Codes
B. CPT Codes
C. HCPCS Codes
D. Evolution of Coding
Chapter 2. The Coder
A. Private Practice
B. Hospital Services
C. Coder Responsibility
D. Ethical Standards
E. Understanding What is Coded
F. Documentation
G. Medical Necessity
Chapter 3. ICD-9 Coding
A. ICD-10 Coding
B. Using Reference Books
C. General Coding Guidelines
Chapter 4. CPT Coding
A. Types of Services
B. CPT Coding Book Guidelines
C. Modifiers
D. CPT Book Sections
E. Symbols
F. Unlisted Procedures
G. Evaluation and Management
Chapter 5. Software
Chapter 6. Legal Issues
PART II
Applied Coding Practicum
A. ICD-9 and ICD-10 Coding
B. CPT Coding
C. Reports 2 through 63
D. Evaluation and Management Reports
E. Supply Codes, APC, PCS
F. Appendix