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This course is an introduction to Diagnosis coding, ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Disease, 10th Ed.) The course will provide detailed lessons accompanied by coding exercises to broaden and reinforce your knowledge. Billing and reimbursement from Medicare and health insurance companies will be covered. The focus of this class is to learn how to assign an ICD-10 code based on a diagnosis statement, and completing coding exercises for reinforcement.
Books required: 
Principles of ICD-10-CM Coding, 3rd Ed., Deborah J. Glider; ISBN: 978-1-60359-948-1, AMA, publisher 
Coding Manual: ICD-10-CM, from 2014-present edition. A 2018 or 2019 edition is not necessary.

This course is geared toward the newer coder in the medical coding industry who would like to sharpen their skills. Basic ICD-10/CPT coding is recommended in order to register for this course. This class will offer coding drills and exercises, as well as up-to-date information emerging from the medical coding field. This course can be used as a springboard to prepare for national coding certifications. There will also be an introduction to HCPCS coding. Please bring a notebook. Book required: ICD-10 and CPT Coding books from 2011-present edition. A 2018 or 2019 edition is not necessary.

This course is designed to have the student become familiar with the procedure coding book and be confident in choosing the correct code to represent the service performed by the physician. The procedure code must complement the diagnosis code in order for a medical bill to be paid correctly. This course will make the CPT coding book user-friendly so students will be able to identify evaluation and management codes, surgery codes, radiology and pathology codes, medicine codes, as well as modifiers. 
Book required: Current Procedural Terminology Coding book (any year from 2000 on).

This workshop provides an overview of QuickBooks software. It starts with an introduction to forms, lists, registers and menus and goes on to setting up a company, working with files and accounts, managing inventory, invoicing, forms, payments, statements, deposits, bank accounts, loans, bills, credit cards, depreciation, reports, graphs, sales tax, payroll, deductions, tax forms, writing checks, customizing and more. Learn to edit, delete, move information and modify QuickBooks preset charts of accounts and customized forms.

Knowledge of Introduction to QuickBooks (CE 9569) recommended. Track credit card transactions and charges. Work with QuickBooks asset and liability accounts, postings, loan payments and equity accounts. Payroll features include managing, running, and adding items; adding new employees; writing payroll checks; accounting for tax liability; calculating amounts owed; and printing forms. Students calculate various pay dates and tax liability through hands-on applications. Create and customize QuickBooks reports and graphs

Knowledge of Introduction to QuickBooks (CE 9569) and QuickBooks II (CE 9570) recommended. Track and pay sales tax, set up tax rates, apply tax, determine what is owed and maintain sales tax register. Learn estimating, process invoicing, tracking time, job costing profitability, customizing forms, writing QuickBooks letters and templates, and managing inventory.

Participants should have some knowledge of MS Excel. Includes an overview of Microsoft Excel, and a quick review of creating and saving a workbook. Learn how to create simple formulas in Excel such as sum, maximum, average and count. Also create and edit charts such as column, bar and pie, how to add labels to a pie chart and how to place a chart on a separate worksheet. ONE DAY WORKSHOP.

Participants should have knowledge of MS Excel or have taken Formulas and Charts I (CED9 572). Create more advanced formulas in Excel, including the 'If' function, applying absolute referencing to cells that will remain constant, grouping worksheets together, creating formulas for all grouped worksheets, and creating and filtering data lists. Creating and editing charts and linking Microsoft Excel to other Microsoft applications will also be discussed. ONE-DAY WORKSHOP.

Whether you are applying for your first job or changing careers after years in the field, crafting a strong resume and cover letter is key to landing the interview. In this workshop, you'll learn strategies for organizing your resume, writing active descriptions of your work experiences, knowing what to prioritize in your cover letter, and presenting the information in a coherent fashion. This workshop will involve group lessons and one-on-one guidance. Participants should bring their cover letter and resume. If they have one, and their preferred writing tools (pen/paper or laptop).

This course is designed to have the student become familiar with the procedure coding book and be confident in choosing the correct code to represent the service performed by the physician. The procedure code must complement the diagnosis code in order for a medical bill to be paid correctly. This course will make the CPT coding book user-friendly so students will be able to identify evaluation and management codes, surgery codes, radiology and pathology codes, medicine codes, as well as modifiers. 
Book required: Current Procedural Terminology Coding book (any year from 2000 on).