The Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification is designed for professionals who specialize in coding outpatient services, including those provided in physician offices, clinics, and outpatient departments. This certification focuses on coding procedures, diagnoses, and services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, ensuring accuracy in the outpatient setting for billing and reimbursement.
1. ICD-10-CM Coding: Outpatient diagnosis coding.
2. CPT Coding: Procedural coding for outpatient services.
3. HCPCS Level II Coding: Outpatient coding for equipment and supplies.
4. Medical Terminology: Key terms for outpatient care.
5. Anatomy & Physiology: Relevant body systems for outpatient coding.
6. Compliance & HIPAA: Ethical coding and privacy standards.
7. Billing & Reimbursement: Outpatient revenue cycle.
8. Practice Tests: Mock exams for COC certification.
The COC course is ideal for those interested in coding for outpatient settings, such as physician offices, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers.
You will learn outpatient coding with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, focusing on medical terminology, anatomy, and reimbursement processes.
The COC course typically takes 3-4 months, depending on the learning format and pace.
With COC certification, you can pursue roles as an outpatient coder, billing specialist, or coding auditor in healthcare facilities, clinics, and insurance companies.
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