The Downstate Medical Center Campus, Located in Brooklyn, Comprises a College of Medicine

MEDICAL BILLING AND

College of Health Related Professions CODING CERTIFICATE Continuing Education PROGRAM

The State University of New York Downstate Program Overview and Objectives Medical Center is one of 64 campuses in the State University system. The State University The Medical Billing and Coding program at Downstate is a six of New York (SUNY) is the largest public months certificate program to assist individuals entering the filed university system in the nation and offers a of medical coding. A recent survey by American Academy of complete range of academic, professional Professional Coders (AAPC) showed that today the average wage in and vocational programs. 2011 for a Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) was approximately $46,800. The Downstate Medical Center campus, located in Brooklyn, comprises a College The focuses on the skills necessary for those seeking to become of Medicine, College of Health Related certified coders. Students will acquire the skills to perform all Professions, College of Nursing, School coding requirements in Physician’s Offices, Hospitals, Insurance of Graduate Studies, School of Public Companies, Medical Billing Services and other health related Health, University Hospital of Brooklyn facilities. Coding regulations, documentation for reimbursements, and Long Island College Hospital. It is and knowledge of government regulations that affects one of the nation’s leading medical reimbursements are included in the curriculum to cover federal centers, and the only academic medical regulations for coding outpatient claims. This program meets the center in Brooklyn. It serves a Curricula expectation of ICD-10. population of over 2.3 million people which is one of the most diverse populations in the world.

Anatomy & Physiology Medical Terminology Mondays/Wednesdays Saturdays 9 – 3 pm 6 - 9:30 pm, 8 sessions (9-11:30, lunch, 12:30 – January 9 to February 6, 2012 3pm), 8 sessions January7 to January 28, 2012 ICD-9 CPT-4 Program Dates & Mondays/Wednesdays Saturdays 9 – 3 pm 6 - 9:30 pm, 12 sessions (9-11:30, lunch, 12:30 – Schedules February 13 to March 26, 2012 3pm), 12 sessions February 11 to March 24, 2012, skips 3/18 Medical Record Health Mondays/Wednesdays Insurance/Regulations 6 - 9:30 pm, 7 sessions in Health Care Coding March 26 to April 18, 2012 Saturdays 9 – 3 pm (9-11:30, lunch, 12:30 – 3pm), 10 sessions March 31 to April 28, 2012

Medical Manager Medical Manager Mondays/Wednesdays Practicum 6 - 9:30 pm, 11 sessions Saturdays 9 – 3 pm April 23 to May 30, 2012 (9-11:30, lunch, 12:30 – 3pm), 11 sessions May 5 to June 16, 2012, skips 5/26

Applicants must have a good command of the English Language, be a high school graduate or have a GED with basic computer skills. Admission Requirements The following items must be submitted with your application: Application Materials  Your resume  Copy of your diploma or GED  Registration fee of $25 Special Sessions Available - Fee: $525

Coding Exam Prep Course – prepares you for the national coding certification exam. An extensive review of all coding guidelines, rules & regulations, pharmacology, and pathology will be provided.

ICD-10 Proficiency Course – prepares you to pass the ICD10 proficiency exam with detailed training

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Full Program $2,520 Per course $ 315 January Session Prep Courses/each $525 July Session Indicate course______Fee does not include books and other required materials.

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