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American Academy of Professional Coders -AAPC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
What is Medical Coding?
Medical Coding is the translation of written or dictated healthcare service(s) and diagnoses; into a code or series of codes. The information is abstracted from the medical record or EHR. A successful medical coder - remains updated on healthcare regulations, guidelines and updates. Medical terminology and Anatomy is essential for coding. We provide our students the guidance and the tools they need to be successful HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Is there a demand for CPC's?
The Role of a Coder has varied greatly since the adaptation of Electronic Health Records (EHR); however the need for Certified Coders has increased substantially. Coders take on more of an auditor role and are required by the majority of healthcare plans & healthcare providers.
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Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
WHAT IS A CPMA?
CPMA - Certified Professional Medical Auditor. A CPMA is vital to healthcare providers as they review claims & medical documentation to verify accuracy; thus contributing to the reduction of errors, and reduction of decreased revenue - This is vital for all practices; big or small.
Who does a CPMA work for?
Most CPMA's work for Insurance companies or a healthcare practice. Many are self employed or may work as a contractor. CPMAs' play a vital role in the healthcare field.
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)
What is a CRC?
CRC -Certified Risk Adjustment Coder.
CRC's perform medical coding or auditing services based on
the diagnosis(es) provided and documented
in patients medical record(s); specifically of Medicare Part C
enrolled Members. Medicare Part C is also known as Medicare Advantage.
What are the demands of a CRC and why are they important?
Certified Risk Adjustment Coders (CRC) review Medial Records or EHRs of patients to translate the diagnosis(es) provided by the Provider of service into a universal alphanumeric code or category. CRC Coders are also known as MRA or HCC Coders. Medicare Risk Adjustment - MRA Coders are Coders that review medical records to report the codes validated in the medical records. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses risk adjustment diagnosis codes and demographic data reported for one year to determine payment for the next year.
Providers of Healthcare services need CRC's to review medical documentation and report the appropriate ICD10-CM Code (Diagnosis codes) based on the documentation and support provided in the medical records of every patient enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan.
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