CCS Coding Exam Review

                               CCS Coding Certification Exam Review 2008

      Are you ready for the CCS coding exam?
              You will be!

An all-in-one program, combining the anatomy, Pathophysiology, insurance and billing, reimbursements, CPT and
ICD-9-CM coding all in one program. You will not have to pay separately for each section.

This program takes the practical approach toward assisting you with your examination preparations.
Designed specifically with your study needs in mind. This certification step is sure to help you pass your coding
certification exam. An easy to follow format outline, will help guide you through the exam process step-by-step.
This valuable program can help give you the most up-to-date, essential information you need to take the CCS exam.
Come in for a workshop guided by medical instructors, or take on-line, where an instructor can contact you for guidance.
You don’t have to feel you are alone. Be prepared. Start now.

The Pre-Exam is modeled after the actual AHIMA CCS certification exam.

The valuable companion software CD-ROM which is included, for hands-on practice, will help assist you with preparation for
the CCS coding certification examination. Includes 73 question examinations, modeled after the actual certification exam
that contains major areas. Pre Exam, Post Exam, and Final Exams are included. You can choose your examination
mode, submit an examination, check your progress or review your results of each test. You will see your scores, track your
time, see your answers, unanswered, and flagged questions. Once you have taken the Post Examination on the CD ROM,
you have the option to review all the examination questions with rationales, even the ones you answered incorrectly. You
can compare results on Pre and Post Examinations. Valuable CD ROM software will help assist you with your preparation
for the CCS coding certification exam. Also includes examination questions and sections modeled after the actual
certification exam.

Pre-examinations, Post-examinations:
After completing the Post-Exam you will receive a score and a breakdown of incorrectly answered questions.
You will also receive rationales for correct and incorrect choices for each question along with references to the right answer,
so you can see how you’ve improved and better understanding how to correct any remaining areas of weakness.
By completing the Pre and Post examinations you can see the results and scores, then you will be ready to take the final
examination.

Final Exam may be used as a final check of your knowledge before taking the CCS exam.
Once finished, you will receive a score and can review the questions and rationales for extra practice.

Covering the Many Areas Needed for Proficiency:
Anatomy, Terminology, and Pathophysiology
Covers all the essential body systems and terms you will need to get certified.
Illustrations to review the anatomical areas and quizzes for understanding and recall are provided.

Information on Reimbursement Issues and Data Quality is covered.

Covering the insurance and billing information to help you review the connections between medical coding,
insurance, billing, and reimbursements which will be needed.

CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS Coding:Covers the comprehensive coverage of the different coding systems and their
applications, making other references unnecessary.
Easy to follow examples with illustrations are in included to help clarify difficult concepts.

Coding Challenges:
Covers the types of cases found on the CCS examination. Cases that will be used in conjunction with the
electronic answer sheets, just like the actual examination.

Pre- and Post Examination Cases are included.

Easy to follow step-by-step sections are provided in completing the program to take you from novice to expert level.

What to Expect:
The Day before the Examination, The Day of the Examination, and The Certification Examination.

Program Includes:
Understanding the Certification Examination.
Finding the Dates and Locations for taking the Certification Examination.
Preparing for the Examination, Schedule, Time, Assessing Your Strengths and Weaknesses.
Cases are included with CD-ROM hands-on applications and practice for real exam proficiency.

Anatomy, Terminology, and Pathophysiology
Integumentary System, Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System,
Female Genital System and Pregnancy, Male Genital System, Urinary System, Digestive System and other systems
needed for the exam. Terms, anatomical illustrations, abbreviation, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and more.

Reimbursement Issues and Data Quality
Reimbursement Issues
National Correct Coding (NCCI) Initiative
Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs)
Prospective Payment Systems (PPS)
Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG)
Review Codes needed for the exam.
Data Control information needed for the exam.
Medicare Fraud and Abuse Issues needed for the exam.
Managed Health Care Issues needed for the exam.
Abbreviations and Reimbursement Terminology needed for the exam.
The facility claim form (CMS-1450/UB92, AND CMS-1450/UBOR)
The hospital reimbursement system.
Coding for inpatients.

Introduction to Medical Coding.
CPT, 2008. Covering over seventeen sections in CPT that will be needed for proficiency.
HCPCS Coding
ICD-9-CM: Covering over thirty sections of the ICD-9-CM that will be needed for proficiency of the test.

ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reported:
Coding Practice is included throughout the program with case simulations for proficiency.
Overview with CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS Coding.

Pharmacology Review is included and more.
Resources: Illustrations, Guides, and Tables are provided for reference.

Meets Examination Specifications Competency Reporting Details

ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, details the guidelines for conventions, general coding guidelines,
and specific guidelines to follow.

All together, these exams and the hands-on applications, give you plenty of practice to help you feel confident with taking
the CCS certification exam.

The on-line training will provide you with crucial applications and practice for the finalization of preparation of
the CCS exam.

(Workshops) On-Site or On-Line.
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On-Site Workshop Fee $699.99 plus shipping/or handling fees may apply. Comparable to a $1,100.00 program elsewhere.
On-Line Program Fee $599.99 plus shipping/or handling fees may apply.          You could save over $400.00..

Start now, and be prepared. Your first step toward certification, confidence, and knowledge.




CCS CODING EXAM REVIEW



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