The Fall Professional Medical Coding Course has been scheduled at Kent Hospital and will begin on Saturday, September 1st with a Preview Workshop to prepare students for success!  The CPC exam will be proctored on Saturday November 24, 2012.  

The course will be held in classroom 4B of the Trowbridge Building at Kent Hospital on Tollgate Road in Warwick, RI.  Classes begin at 8am and end at 1pm. 

Tuition is $2000.00 and  includes the AAPC Textbook, Workbook, AAPC Membership fee and CPC Exam (2 opportunities to take the exam).  A deposit of $500.00 is required for registration and the balance is due on or before the first day of class.

Advance your career and attain CPC Certification.  The course will cover subjects including CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS, Compliance, the Business of Medicine, Anatomy and Medical Terminology.  Click on the "Education" tab for more information and to register.

The AAPC's Comprehensive, 12-week preparatory course for the CPC exam will be hosted by Care New England, and the dates are being scheduled now for the next session beginning in January 2012.

We are seeking your feedback on your preference for days and locations.  Do you prefer Warwick, or Providence? Do you prefer Saturdays, meeting once a week (8am to 1pm) , or evenings, meeting twice a week (5pm to 7:30pm)? Post your response and check the website for the schedule in the next few weeks.  

With ICD-10 coming in 2013, the demand for coders will increase.  The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Healthcare Reform, has increased the need for all medical providers to have a Compliance Plan in place as a condition of enrollment in Medicare and Medicaid.

Get ready for the opportunities these major changes will bring to the field of medical coding and compliance!  Plan on becoming a CPC and advancing in your career!