Professional Medical Coding CPC and COC
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
Utilizing the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Professional Medical Coding Curriculum, an AAPC licensed instructor and certified coding staff, teach students how to use the three HIPAA approved coding books (CPT-4, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II). Abstract documentation from a medical record, and utilize AMA and CMS coding guidelines, to support medical necessity and select the correct code(s) to represent the medical services provided and billed. Once a student successfully completes the program, they are prepared and eligible to sit for the AAPC CPC and/or the AAPC COC National Exam. If the student passes the exams with a grade of 70% or higher, they receive AAPC certification.
Established in 2005
CIP: 51-0708 Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
LS Coding and Education LLC
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC
Quality Assurance
- IBHE Waiver
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
58 Weeks ( 560.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,045.00 |
| Books | $270.00 |
| Fees | $90.00 |
| Tests | $650.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,055.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
When LS Coding and Education LLC. is contacted by a potential enrollment we contact the clients Case Manager and provide them with our information and a proposal letter that includes a start and end date as well as a cost breakdown. Once an approved voucher or funds are received we then enroll the student into the program on the approved start date. The Case Manager will then receive monthly progress reports on the students progress such as attendance, grades and certificates. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Students must have access to a PC and high speed internet
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Professional Medical Coding CPC and COC
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
Utilizing the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Professional Medical Coding Curriculum, an AAPC licensed instructor and certified coding staff, teach students how to use the three HIPAA approved coding books (CPT-4, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II). Abstract documentation from a medical record, and utilize AMA and CMS coding guidelines, to support medical necessity and select the correct code(s) to represent the medical services provided and billed. Once a student successfully completes the program, they are prepared and eligible to sit for the AAPC CPC and/or the AAPC COC National Exam. If the student passes the exams with a grade of 70% or higher, they receive AAPC certification.
Established in 2005
CIP: 51-0708 Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist.
Provider Information
LS Coding and Education LLC
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC
Quality Assurance
- IBHE Waiver
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
58 Weeks ( 560.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,045.00 |
| Books | $270.00 |
| Fees | $90.00 |
| Tests | $650.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,055.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
When LS Coding and Education LLC. is contacted by a potential enrollment we contact the clients Case Manager and provide them with our information and a proposal letter that includes a start and end date as well as a cost breakdown. Once an approved voucher or funds are received we then enroll the student into the program on the approved start date. The Case Manager will then receive monthly progress reports on the students progress such as attendance, grades and certificates. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Students must have access to a PC and high speed internet
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit