Course Description

This program includes:

• Comprehensive overview of the objectives, edits, and changes within the soon-to-be released International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10). Methodology and Template for planning HIM and non-HIM staff, physician, and allied health personnel education. Explanation of requirements for upgrading existing software applications, including claims editors, billing and claims, and electronic data interchange clearinghouses. In-depth review of the CMS training manual.
• Explanation of how to prepare and develop policy and procedure manual changes, staff training needs, and requirements.

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Describe the four major objectives that guided the development of ICD-10 PCS. Compare structural changes to coding, terminology, and functionality between ICD10 and ICD9. Recognize the impacts of ICD10 to policies and procedures, processes, software, billing, and coding. Develop plan for addressing the impacts of ICD10 and preparing for the changes, including staff training needs. Develop references to enable users to stay current on publication changes and delivery.
• Identify strategies for training personnel on the delivered changes, including:
  • Coding/billing Quality Assurance Utilization Review Compliance Staff Information Systems Outside Vendors Prepare plan for Process, Policy, and Procedural re-engineering and documentation.
  • Identify IT (software) upgrades required and develop plan for same.

How the Online Course Works:

• Students begin when they wish
• Students are assigned an instructor for one-on-one assistance
• Students move at their own pace
• All materials are included
• The student work is evaluated; a 70% is required for a certificate
• Students should complete the course within 90 days but may request an additional 90-day extension
• Students will receive a certificate from the school upon successful completion

The courses are self-paced. The instructors respond to the student, not the other way around. Each course has a set of lessons and exams.

More information and a demo of how the course operates can be obtained at http://www.gatlineducation.com/ICD10medicalcoding.htm.

Course Fees and Materials

Tuition for this program is $1,695 per person. All materials included.

NOTE: No refunds are available after you are registered.

Loan information available at http://www.collegeloanapplication.com.

Registration Information

Registration is easy:

• Register online.
• Print out and complete the application and submit it by mail or fax.
• Call our office at 1-877-450-1841 or (701) 777-4269.
• Apply in person at Gustafson Hall on the University of North Dakota campus.

Note: Registration will not be processed until payment is received unless prior arrangements have been made with the Office of Certificate Programs.