Live Virtual Certified Coder Boot Camp®—Original
Questions/Answers
What is the focus of the Certified Coder Boot Camp?
The Certified Coder Boot Camp focuses on ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding for professional services and hospital outpatient services. The first few days of the course are devoted primarily to ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, while the remaining time is devoted primarily to CPT and HCPCS II coding. The purpose of this Boot Camp is to provide a solid foundation in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II coding. The live virtual class is conducted over two weeks, or 10 days, for 4.5 hours each day.
What computer setup do I need to attend this class?
This class is hosted on the GoToMeeting platform. Attendees should have access to a computer that has a microphone and speakers to participate; there is also an option to dial in over a phone line if you need to connect on your phone. You can read the full system requirements for GoToMeeting by visiting https://support.goto.com/meeting/help/system-requirements-for-attendees-g2m010003. You can also test your system by visiting https://support.logmeininc.com/gotomeeting/get-ready.
Does HCPro offer the Certified Coder Boot Camp as an on-site course?
In addition to our open registration courses, we also offer the Certified Coder Boot Camp as an on-site course (with a substantial discount) for organizations that have a number of employees who need coding training. For more information on hosting an on-site course, click on Host an On-Site Course.
Who typically attends the course?
- Coders and billers
- Patient accounting managers/staff
- Medical practice managers/staff
- Medical records/health information managers/staff
- Registration managers/staff
- Clinical managers and department heads
- Physicians, NPs, PAs, and other clinicians
- Compliance officers and auditors
- Finance and reimbursement managers/staff
- Healthcare consultants, CPAs, and lawyers
- Health plan and insurance company personnel
- Medicare carrier and intermediary personnel
- Case managers/CDI specialists
- Auditors/claims analysts/compliance officers
What material does the course cover?
Click on Course Outline for more information about the topics covered by the Certified Coder Boot Camp.
Does Medicare or any other third-party payer require coders to be certified?
We are not aware of any such requirement. To the best of our knowledge, coding certification, while generally helpful in promoting accurate coding, is entirely voluntary.
How intense is the course compared to a more traditional full-semester course?
It is an understatement to say that the Certified Coder Boot Camp is intense. We cover a full semester of material in approximately 40 hours, over the course of two weeks. Class is held Monday–Friday from 12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern time for two consecutive weeks. Over the course of the weeks, students work approximately 500 coding problems/exercises (including nightly homework). Course participants should plan on devoting their full time and attention to the Boot Camp program during the course.
Does the course require previous coding experience?
No. The course starts with coding fundamentals and does not assume that participants have any particular background or experience. However, because of the fast-paced nature of the course, it is recommended (but not required) that Certified Coder Boot Camp participants have at least one year of experience working in the healthcare industry in a billing-related, administrative, or clinical position.
Also, if you do not already have a solid understanding of medical terminology, we strongly recommend that you complete a medical terminology self-study course prior to the start of the Boot Camp. A good self-study program is Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 8th Edition by Ann Ehrlich and Carol L. Schroeder. It offers a comprehensive guide for the beginner. The book is available on Amazon and may also be available from one of your local bookstores; its ISBN number is 9781111543273. Our students who do not have a strong background in medical terminology typically find this book extremely helpful.
How is the course taught?
The course is taught using a combination of lecture, class discussion, and individual and group problem solving. Course participants should also plan on several hours of additional out-of-class work each evening during the course.
Do I need to bring my own coding manuals to class?
You will need the current year of the AMA CPT® Professional Edition, ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians, and a HCPCS Level II manual for the class. We will be providing you the latest versions of ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians and HCPCS Level II.
Does HCPro ever share contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email address, etc.) with other companies?
Historically, we have not shared contact information with anyone outside of our company. However, it is possible that at some point we might share contact information with other companies that offer products and services that we think would be of interest to our customers. If you would like us to keep your contact information confidential, please let us know so that we can flag your information in our customer database as "Do Not Share."
What if I need to cancel or transfer my registration?
Please click here to view our cancellation policy.
How do I get more information?
Contact our sales team at 800-650-6787 or email sales@hcpro.com.