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Medical Coding & Billing - Curriculum Created by Industry Experts
Eugene Vocational School's Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing program has been developed in collaboration with top industry experts and employers to help you develop the skills necessary to be an inpatient medical coding and billing professional of the highest quality. To see what sets Eugene Vocational School's program above the rest, be sure to check out our interactive online demo!
The demo will allow you to take an in-depth look at each of the program modules, or subjects, and experience the ease of navigation and the interactive learning environment Eugene Vocational School's program provides.
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Benefits of online study
- Gain practical experience. You’ll train hands-on using medical reports taken from real patient records and industry-standard encoding software, preparing you for the workplace.
- Receive instantaneous feedback and grading. Don't wait on slow instructors or other students' disruptions. With instant feedback on all of your work, you can quickly master each skill and progress through the course.
- Network with other students and make new friends. Access a vibrant online community of students, graduates, employers, and industry experts through online forums and chat rooms.
- Train at home or on the go, and set your own pace. With 24/7 access to course materials, gain the freedom and flexibility to train whenever or wherever is convenient for you, learning at your own pace.
- Online skill assessments that reflect employer hiring exams. Be better prepared for the post-graduation job market. The Eugene Vocational School skill assessment tests are similar to those used by employers to hire new employees, so you'll be prepared for your job search.
Online learning environment & tools
- Intuitive navigation. Simple, intuitive navigation is quick and easy to learn, so you'll be able to start making real progress from day one.
- Images & visual enhancements. Photos, illustrations, as well as many coding and billing specific forms, documents, charts, and references enhance your learning experience.
- Interactive coursework exercises. Coursework contains hundreds of exercises that help you review concepts and simulate the professional inpatient coding and billing experience, giving you a chance to reflect on your progress.
- Games & flashcards. Crossword puzzles, word searches, and flashcards are scattered throughout, so you learn important terminology, concepts, and definitions while having fun!
- Coding & billing practice tools. You'll train on industry-standard encoding software and with online tools built into the course that will allow you to practice coding and billing procedures on hundreds of authentic medical records using real-world resources. Note: The hands-on training with the 3M encoding software is only compatible with PCs and the Internet Explorer 7 browser. Mac users can access all other program material, and students can complete the program's practical sections with the industry-standard codebooks included with the program.
- Study planner, grade book, & enhanced security. The program offers tools to help you set and track study goals, chart your progress, see results from all exercises and tests, and monitor account access to safeguard your private information.
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Medical Coding and Billing curriculum:
Eugene Vocational School's curriculum prepares you to work in inpatient medical facilities (primarily hospitals) as an inpatient medical coder. You'll be fully trained to accurately code inpatient diagnosis and procedures from medical records and complete the billing and reimbursement process. The curriculum is designed by industry experts and incorporates the feedback and suggestions of employers, instructors, and industry associations.
Visit our Inpatient/Outpatient: Curriculum Details page for in-depth descriptions of the content and purpose of each module, or course subject.
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Reference books and resources:
Your enrollment in Eugene Vocational School's Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing program provides you access to resources you'll be using not only in the learning process, but also in the workplace. The hands-on experience you'll gain using industry-standard 3M encoding software will prepare you for a smooth transition into your new career and also provide you with many electronic resources to enhance the learning process. You'll also receive three industry codebooks
3M Encoding Software Reference and Reference Plus Softwarefor reference. You'll have access to the following key resources:
AHA Coding Clinic
AMA CPT Assistant
Clinical Pharmacology Drug Reference
Dorland's Medical Dictionary and Elsevier's Anatomy Plates
AHA Coding Clinics for HCPCS
Coders' Desk Reference from Ingenix
Faye Brown's ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook
The Merck Manual
Dictionary of medical acronyms and abbreviations
Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test References
Dr. Z's Interventional Radiology Coding Reference
Note: The hands-on training with the 3M encoding software is only compatible with PCs and the Internet Explorer 7 browser. Mac users can access all other program material, and students can complete the program's practical sections with the industry-standard codebooks included with the program.
Industry Standard Codebooks
CPT Professional — Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology book (CPT ®) is prepared and copyrighted by the AMA (American Medical Association). You will learn to use this comprehensive medical coding reference manual during Medical Procedural Coding modules, blocks one and two. The CPT Professional is the United States standard for procedure coding and is the reference book used by employers and for the medical coding certification exam.
HCPCS Level II Expert — The HCPCS Level II Expert manual is published by Ingenix and is the handbook for accurate procedural coding. You will learn to reference the hundreds of pages of coding material included in the HCPCS as you work through the Medical Procedural Coding modules.
ICD-9-CM Expert — The ICD-9-CM is the United States standard for diagnostic coding (also published by Ingenix). You will learn every detail of effectively using your ICD-9-CM manual. This preparation will help you be an invaluable asset to your employer. This manual is one of the few reference books allowed into medical coding certification exams.
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Student and technical support
Eugene Vocational School has support teams dedicated to student success. They also have the reputation for providing a personal touch to your online learning experience, offering a little boost or pep talk when you need it most. The student support team has professional experience in inpatient and outpatient coding and can answer questions about the curriculum and the industry. The technical support team will help with any technical or computer issues students may encounter with the program. Both support teams are accessible during extended business hours and are quick to respond to student questions and concerns.
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Timeline for course completion
The Eugene Vocational School Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing program can be completed in 640 hours, or 4 months of full-time study. Enrollment includes 4 months of access to the curriculum and online learning tools, and by enrolling today you can use this complimentary 8 month extension voucher and have a full year to complete the program! Additional extensions are also available for purchase, should you need more time.
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Recommended computer system specifications
Hardware:
- 56 Kbps modem (Broadband-DSL cable modem recommended)
- Super VGA or higher resolution adapter and monitor
- CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
- Sound card and speakers (headphone port recommended)
Software:
- Adobe Flash version 7 or higher recommended
- Real Audio Player or Windows Media Player
- PDF reader
- Internet access
Browser:
- Internet Explorer 7.x
- Javascript and cookies must be enabled
Operating System:
- WindowsTM XP with SP2 OR SP3/Vista OR
Other Browsers/Operating Systems:
Note: The hands-on training with the 3M encoding software is only compatible with PCs and the Internet Explorer 7 browser. Mac users can access all other program material, and students can complete the program's practical sections with the industry-standard codebooks included with the program.
- Firefox 2.x/3.x OR
- Safari 3.x or greater (Mac only
- Mac OS X 10.4.11 or greater/10.
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