Venue:
Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center, Dubai Healthcare City
(In conjunction with the HIMSS UAE eHealth Week, Dubai leg)
Date and Time:
31st October 2016, 08:30 - 16:30h
1st November 2016, 08:30 - 16:30h
Credits:
14 AHIMA CEUs
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Volume Discount : Organisation will receive 1 Free registration with 5 Paid. Please email to ahow@himss.org)
CCS Exam Preparation Workshop:
The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) is a competency-based (knowledge and experience) credential that validates the skills and knowledge of coding professionals and demonstrates mastery of CCS responsibilities supporting business growth and quality healthcare.
Workshop Description:
Based on ICD-10-CM and PCS, this face to face workshop has been designed to provide trained and experienced coders with a review of the CCS exam domains and assist them in strengthening and reinforcing competencies needed to prepare for the exam. This workshop will serve as a valuable supplement to a candidate’s overall test preparation plan. Each domain item in the workshop contains information specific to that content area as well as practice test questions.
AHIMA members receive a discount on the workshop. AHIMA non-members will receive a free one-year membership to AHIMA.
All participants will receive workshop handouts and a copy of the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) Exam Preparation, Sixth Edition book, published by AHIMA.
Workshop Objectives:
Coders trained and experienced in ICD-10-CM and PCS will:
benefit from a structured review of and exercises on the examination domains;
become aware of needed areas for focus in test preparation;
benefit from a review of application of coding guidelines;
benefit from a review of CPT/HCPCS Level II codes;
have increased confidence in their level of readiness for the CCS certification exam.
Who Should Take the Exam:
Professionals experienced in coding medical data from patient records, generally in a hospital setting. These coding practitioners:
Review patients’ records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure
Possess experience in the ICD-10 coding system
Are knowledgeable about medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology
Exam Eligibility:
Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
• By Credential: RHIA®, RHIT®, or CCS-P® OR
• By Education: The following courses MUST be completed; anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, reimbursement methodology, intermediate/advanced ICD diagnostic/procedural and CPT coding; OR
• By Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related coding experience directly applying codes; OR
• By Credential with Experience: CCA® plus one (1) year of coding experience directly applying codes; OR
• Other Coding credential from other certifying organization plus one (1) year coding experience directly applying codes.
Exam Format and Content Outline
Number of Questions on exam:
97 multiple-choice questions (79 scored/18 pretest)
8 medical scenarios (6 scored/2 pretest)
Exam Time: 4 hours – no breaks
Domain 1 – Health Information Documentation (8-10%)
Domain 2 – Diagnosis & Procedure Coding (64-68%)
Domain 3 – Regulatory Guidelines and Reporting Requirements for Acute Care (Inpatient) Service (6-8%)
Domain 4 - Regulatory Guidelines and Reporting Requirements for Outpatient Services (6-8%)
Domain 5 - Data Quality and Management (2-4%)
Domain 6 - Information and Communication Technologies (1-3%)
Domain 7 - Privacy, Confidentiality, Legal, and Ethical Issues (2-4%)
Domain 8 - Compliance (2-4%)
