BNN Healthcare Consulting Educational Offerings

I. Medical Coding Course

This course will be offered to provide students with a working knowledge of CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS coding used in the professional medical setting. The students will participate with hands-on coding including evaluation and management services, diagnostic testing, diagnostic coding and surgical procedures.

This fast-paced course is intended to provide those familiar with medical billing/coding to gain a thorough understanding of the medical coding process. The curriculum is also structured to prepare the student for national coding certification. The prerequisite requirements for this course are at least 2 years experience with ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. The program outline includes:

• Hands-on coding
• Workbook exercises
• Preparation for coding certification
• Proficiency exam

Why attend the course?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, an estimated 35,000 new coding related jobs will be available before 2018. This represents a 20% increase in the field, which is a higher rate of growth than average for other occupations.

“As the baby-boomers retire, there will be an increasing demand for all healthcare services, including medical coding. This demand will create a favorable job market.”

Employers: How will this benefit you?

• Effective and efficient coders are essential to the financial success of a practice, helping physicians maximize accurate and timely reimbursements.
• As medical practices continue to encounter outside pressure from governmental and third party payers, and increased audits and higher operating expenses, the importance of employing experienced coders with a proven knowledge of coding and billing skills has never been greater.
• Certified, professional coders ensure correct coding upfront before the claim is submitted and prevent lengthy claim follow-up and denial management. Appropriately coded claims are reimbursed more efficiently and physicians receive reimbursement for the services they render in a timely manner.
• Under the Medicare Modernization Act, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends that physicians employ certified coders.
• A certified coder can ensure that Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance are in compliance.

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Revenue Management Team

The faculties of the Knowledge Hub are professionals who have served in the healthcare industry for most of their careers. Maggie Fortin, Elaine MacLeod, Hayat Freeman-Lutes, and Dianne Rodrigue all bring specialized expertise to these sessions tailored to the audience, as opposed to “cookie-cutter” lectures.

For more information, please contact the BNN Knowledge Hub at
(800) 244-7444, ext. 7580