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iCode Academy’s

Mission

iCode Academy’s is a growing network of interrelated businesses…. iCode Academy continuously strives to meet the needs of its students for total value by offering a unique package of training, development, on the job training. location, price, service, and assortment.” to build a place where people can come to find and discover their hidden talents and strengths and where they can be a part of a progressive economic development strategy. / thereby contributing to the ongoing economic and social well-being of the minority community. / Delivering excellence through our aggressive training program, the talented people we produce, and the value we add to the healthcare industry. /which is enshrined in its code of ethics.

iCode Academy’s

Vision

Within the next five years, iCode Academy will have helped create a safer, more harmonious community by helping minorities acquire the education, skills and resources necessary to build self-sufficient prosperous lives.  We will become a leading provider of premier highly experienced coders, bridging the gap between the coding career professionals and the healthcare organizations that need them.

iCode Academy Program

CPC® Preparation Course Syllabus

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy (or AAPC courses) is strongly recommended.

  • 80 (Note: 80 clock hours accounts only for time spent in the online course, and does not include time spent outside the course or study time. Study time will vary widely per individual.)

  • To be completed at the student’s own pace within a 4-month period or less. The enrollment date begins at the date of purchase. Monthly course extensions may be purchased.

  • Online course, independent self-study, no classroom meetings; student may login to course at their own time schedule, no specific login times. Students may email course content questions to coaching staff.

  • Yes.

  • The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT®, ICD-10CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPC certification examination.

  • Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM Code Set, and HCPCS Level II code books

    Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines

    Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes

    Identify the information in appendices of the CPT® manual

    Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services

    Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes

    List the major features of HCPCS Level II Codes

    Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services

  • The Business of Medicine

    Review of Anatomy

    Overview of ICD-10-CM with ICD-9-CM applications

    Applying the ICD-10-CM Guidelines with ICD-9-CM applications

    Accurate ICD-10-CM coding

    Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and Modifiers

    Integumentary System

    Musculoskeletal System

    Respiratory System

    Cardiovascular System

    Hemic & Lymphatic Systems, Mediastinum, Diaphragm

    Digestive System

    Urinary System and Male Genital System

    Female Reproductive System and Maternity Care & Delivery

    Endocrine System and Nervous System

    Special Senses (Ocular and Auditory)

    Anesthesia

    Radiology

    Pathology & Laboratory

    Evaluation & Management Services

    Medicine

    Final Exam

  • The instructional methods used include reading assignments, practice exercises and other assignments, audio/video lectures, chapter review exams, and a final exam. To receive a certificate of completion, students must successfully complete the course within the allotted time frame of 4 months or less (monthly extensions may be purchased).

    Successful course completion includes:

    An attempt at all required assignments

    A passing score of 70% or higher on all chapter exams

    A passing score of 70% or higher on the final exam

    An overall final course score of 70% or higher

    No reduced hours in the course or tuition discount for previous education or training will be granted.

  • 2016 Medical Coding Training: CPC®; AAPC; AAPC publisher; ISBN-13: 978-1-626882-065

    2016 Medical Coding Training: Practical Application CPC®; AAPC; AAPC publisher; ISBN-13: 978-1-626882-089

  • CPT® Professional Edition (current year), AMA publisher

    ICD-10-CM Code Set (current year), any publisher

    HCPCS Level II (current year), any publisher

    Required code books may be purchased through AAPC or any major bookseller.

  • Medical dictionary, any publisher

  • High-speed Internet connection with Blackboard-supported Operating System & Web browser (see the “Course Requirements” tab: https://www.aapc.com/training/cpc-online-medical-coding-training-course.aspx); Adobe Flash Player; Adobe Acrobat Reader. For the best experience, the use of a mobile device is not recommended.

  • Payment is due in full at time of enrollment. Fees listed do not include any required or recommended textbooks/supplies or computer requirements, which are to be purchased separately by the student. Prices are variable and subject to change, please contact academy administrator for most current enrollment fees.