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MCC
Program Study Schedule
This
guide is designed to help you through the Medical Coder Certification
(MCC) program. The Guide is only a suggested study schedule and can
be adjusted in any way to accommodate your personal study
preferences.
General
Study Tips
1.
Do not wait until the last minute before your exam deadline to study.
Allow some time to retest before your deadline in case you don’t
pass your test the first time. We suggest that you test at the end of
the 5th month; this allows 1 month for review and re-testing (if
necessary).
2.
If possible, study in a quiet environment.
3.
Work at a desk or table. DO NOT lie down on a couch or bed to study.
Take a break, if you need it. 4. Find the best time of the day to
study. Many people find it easier to study at night, some find the
morning better.
5.
Upon completion of most chapters there is a homework quiz. Take these
and the cumulative quizzes. These quizzes will give you an idea of
your progress as you move through the MCCM manual.
6.
Contact your instructor if you need help understanding any of the
material, or if you require clarification of any concepts in the MCC
program. The staff at the Medical Management Institute (MMI) is
committed to your education and certification.
Medical
Coder Certification
Certification
history and program background
Suggested
Scheduling - Determine the study method that is right for you!
Weeks
1 - Chapter 1: Introduction to CPT Coding and Chapter 2 Evaluation
and Management
Week
2 - Chapter 3: Modifiers and Chapter 4 Anesthesia Coding
Week
3 - Chapter 5: Surgery Coding and Chapter 6 Integumentary Systems
Week
4 & 5 - Chapter 7: Musculoskeletal and Chapter 8: Respiratory
Weeks
6 & 7 – Chapter 9: Cardiovascular and Chapter 10:
Hemic/Lymphatic Systems
Week
8 - Chapter 11: Digestive and Chapter 12: Urinary Systems
Weeks
9 & 10- Chapter 13: Male Genital and Chapter 14: Female Genital
Systems
Weeks
11 & 12 - Chapter 15: Endocrine and Chapter 16: Nervous Systems
Week
13 - Chapter 17: Eye and Ocular Adnexa and Chapter: 18 Auditory
System
Weeks
14 & 15 – Chapter 19: Radiology and Chapter 20: Pathology &
Laboratory
Week16–Chapter21:
Medicine Section
Week
17 – Chapter 22: HCPCS Level II Coding
Week
18 - Chapter 23: Diagnostic Coding and Risk Reduction
Week
19 – Chapter 24: Medicare History & Updates and Chapter 25:
CMS-1500 Form
Week
20 – Chapter 26: Medicare Billing Rules and Reimbursement
Weeks
21 & 22 – Chapter 27: Laws & Sentencing Guidelines, OIG
Compliance, OIG Work Plan & Risk Reduction
At
this point, please review all materials thoroughly and upon
completion of your studies, you may want to opt for the practice exam
at the end of the program in Module 39.
Now
you are ready to take the certification exam of your choice. Be sure
all arrangements have been made with the appropriate organization
that offers the desired credential. If taking the RMC, you may test
online at www.mmiclasses.com
If
a retest is necessary, continue to revisit problem areas and ask your
MMI Instructor for assistance.
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