ICD-10 is an upgraded healthcare diagnostic and procedural coding system mandated by the Federal government for use in the healthcare industry. Those who want to get a jump on this mandate and learn more about classes at McHenry County College to address this new requirement should plan to attend an information session from 7-8:30 p.m. July 20 in room B177C at the college.
The mandate goes into effect Oct. 1, 2013 and affects those working in the areas of insurance processing, reimbursement and statistical data purposes. MCC’s ICD-10 course, which is being offered this fall, is designed for billers, coders and other health professionals who have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of coding.
The 30-hour course offers a comprehensive overview of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets. MCC’s ICD-10 course also addresses the benefits, similarities and differences of these systems; the implementation and transition challenges; and how to prepare for these changes. Current billing and coding professionals, early adopters, consultants, trainers and those involved in the healthcare industry will gain a familiarity with the basic structure of the ICD-10 code sets in preparation for the transition and their mandated utilization.
The class meets twice a week from 8:30-11 a.m. or from 6:30-9 p.m. starting Sept. 6, through Oct. 18. The fee for this course is $699 and includes all required textbook and workbook materials. For more information, call MaryAnn Dimitrov at (847) 915-0360. To register, call the MCC Registration office at (815) 455-8588.
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