Introduction
The cardiology medical coding course will establish the basics of medical coding are in place before focusing on the specifics involved with coding medical claims in the cardiology setting.
Given the fact that "there is a tremendous knowledge deficit among cardiovascular specialists about the CPT coding process, according to Diane Wallis, M.D., F.A.C.C., former chair of the ACC’s Coding and Nomenclature Committee. This course is more important than ever.
Lesson Preparation
Everything is now available to the student online. Each student is assigned a course instructor who will work with them through out duration of the program. The curriculum is self paced. The student has up to six months to finish the assignments, online quizzes and take the final exam.
Final Exam & Grading
The final exam is online. The student has 24 hours to complete the exam once it is started. A score of 70% or better is required to pass.
Course Outline


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Financial Aid
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Tuition
$299
CEUs
6
Textbooks
"Cardiovascular System: Coding, Reimbursement and Medicare for Cardiology"
2011 CPT-4
2011 ICD 9 CM
2011 HCPCS Level II
Duration
1 to 4 months depending on student's experience level
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