ICD-10 Training for Coders
Additional Training Options
This ICD-10 training plan (below) can ensure your
coding staff is prepared for the transition to ICD-10 on CMS's proposed date of October 1, 2014. Developed by a team
of nationally renowned experts, our ICD-10 training for coders incorporates comprehensive curriculum
with actionable steps for all those involved with their organization’s
transition to ICD-10. To better understand the full impact of ICD-10, please
review our ICD-10 codes resource page.
Download a printable version of the following training plan.
ICD-10-CM Implementation Training
Everything you need to know to implement ICD-10 in your practice.
Ideal for those with responsibility for their organization’s implementation of ICD-10 and coders who want to understand the full implementation process.
ICD-10-CM Anatomy and Pathophysiology
Advanced training for the increased clinical specificity requirements of ICD-10-CM.
Ideal for those without a very strong understanding of, or experience with anatomy and/or pathophysiology.
General ICD-10-CM Code Set
General code set training with complete guidelines and coding exercises.
Learn to code for ICD-10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and prepare for the
ICD-10
Proficiency Assessment.
Specialty ICD-10-CM Code Set
Multi-specialty or single-specialty code set training with advanced, hands-on coding of real-world cases.
General Code Set training should be completed before taking the Online Course.
ICD-10 Proficiency Assessment
Measure your ability to accurately code the ICD-10-CM code set.
Required for ALL certified AAPC members. Recommended for all others responsible for their practice or facility’s coding of ICD-10-CM.
Available October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015
It will measure your understanding of ICD-10-CM format and structure, groupings and
categories of codes, ICD-10-CM official guidelines, and coding concepts.
- Required for AAPC certified coders, recommended for all other coders
- Two (2) years to take and pass the assessment, beginning October 1, 2013 (one
year before implementation of ICD-10) and ending September 30, 2015 (one year
after implementation)
- 75 questions, open-book, online, and unproctored
- Coders will have two (2) attempts at passing for the $60 administration fee
- ICD-10-CM only (ICD-10-PCS will not be covered in the assessment)
- No CEUs given
Tip: Prepare for the Proficiency Assessment with the Online Proficiency Prep Tool.
Have questions about these training steps? Refer to our ICD-10 Training FAQs
