Course Description

Language of Instruction:English|Category: Certified Nurses Aide: Career & Vocational

Opportunity for Registered Nurses and Physicians in the US, India, Philippines, and other countries, who would like to become trained as Certified RN-Auditors

An RN Auditor is a registered nurse who has completed a program to become certified in medical or clinical coding. RNs who are interested in combining their nursing career with coding must first complete a medical coding program, followed by certification from either the American Health Information Management Association or the American Academy of Professional Coders. This Course is designed for licensed clinical personnel like Registered Nurses and Physicians only!

According to the American Association of Professional Coders, Certified medical coders experienced a 1.5 increase in wages between 2009 and 2010, whereas coders without certification experienced a 1.2 increase.

Hence, there is a clear benefit of becoming a certified medical coder. The certification also opens the door for medical coders to pursue more challenging positions and faster promotions.

This course consists of 5 Recorded Classes which will be followed by one Final Examination which will enable you to receive a Certificate of Completion. The certificate includes your continuing education credit for your nursing license.

Most courses available on RN Auditors are for non-clinical personnel – and you will need to take A&P, medical terminology, etc, even though you are a licensed Nurse! Don't let huge student loans get the best of you. Enroll in this RN-Auditor online course instead and save vast amounts of money.

What’s in the course:

• 5 Recorded Classes (6 hours each)
• Online access to study material
• 1 Online test

Course outline:

Introduction to Insurance Coding - 6 Hours

• CPT Introduction and Modifiers
• E/M Codes
• Homework Assignment

Anesthesia Services - 6 Hours

• Surgery Services
• Basics of Medical Billing
• Homework Assignment

Diagnostic Coding - 6 Hours

• Brief Overview of ICD-10
• Work Package -- 20+ pages
• Homework Assignment

Radiology Service - 6 Hours

• Pathology and Laboratory
• Work on ICD9 Work Package
• Discussion on Job & Work Opportunities
• Homework Assignment

Coding Medicine Services from CPT - 6 Hours

• HCPCS
• Certified RN-Coder , Exam Information
• Final Examination - Instructions

About course instructor:

Joyce Tolliver Thomas holds 20+ years experience in all phases of health care payment policies, reimbursement management, and audit functions. She is experienced Health Care Compliance, Coding and Reimbursement Executive with proven expertise in developing and implementing coding training for clinical and non-clinical personnel; did innovative Web-based training in coding and compliance; and conducted various types of coding, fraud and abuse, and charged recovery audits.

Qualifications:

• 1987 Master of HealthCare Administration (MHA) Degree from University of LaVerne, LaVerne, California
• 1982 Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Diego State University, San Diego, California
• 1979 MO Diploma Program from Research School of Nursing, Kansas City
• 1976 Associate Science Degree with Honors Mohegan Community College, Norwich, Connecticut

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Clinical Coder, American Association of Clinical Coders & Auditors 2003
• Certified Professional Coder, American Academy of Professional Coders 1996; 2003
• Certified Professional Midwife, North American Registry of Midwives 2007

She lives in Chino Hills, California.