ICD-10 Online Course Approved – Prepare for ICD-10 Implementation, Special Coder Pricing Available
(I-Newswire) August 16, 2010 – Allied Medical School is helping coding professionals keep their careers on track with the introduction of their new ICD-10-CM Comprehensive Coding course. Online and self-paced, this course prepares students to successfully pass the mandatory ICD-10 proficiency exam, which is required by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) in order to maintain professional coding credentials.
The U.S. health care system will transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 as the HIPAA mandated code is set to begin on October 1st, 2013. Anyone who is new to health care, or professionals already working in the industry, will be affected by the new coding system, which will go from 13,000 to 68,000 codes. In fact, new coding rules and guidelines mean industry-wide changes.
Nationally recognized associations, such as AHIMA and the AAPC, are suggesting that early training is the key to a successful transition. Allied’s ICD-10 online course is a flexible training option for individuals who understand the major benefits of early preparation, including increased career marketability over those who wait. “We are excited to be one of the first schools to offer ICD-10-CM training online. We have set up special pricing for coders and because the course is online and affordable, we plan on being the largest provider of ICD-10 training in the industry,” said George Achenbach, president of Allied Medical School.
