Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder (COSC^™) Preparation Training Course

The Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder (COSC^™) credential enables orthopedic coders to demonstrate their expertise. As a result, COSCs enjoy more job opportunities and salaries approximately 9% higher than their CPC^® peers, according to AAPC’s Annual Salary Survey.

If you’re a physician-based orthopedic coder, AAPC’s COSC^™ Preparation Training Course will get you ready to ace your certification exam. And the best part is that it takes only a half day and can be completed online, at your convenience.

Training Objectives

• Review common documentation issues for orthopedic surgery diagnosis codes and conditions
• Review CPT^® and CMS E/M guidelines pertaining to orthopedic surgery
• Understand common procedures performed in orthopedic surgery
• Review the most missed concepts on the COSC certification exam
• Take a practice test with the format and structure of the COSC exam

Training Content

• Interactive audio/video lectures and online exercises
• Practice test with 10 cases and 35 multiple choice questions

Additional Information

• At least two years of orthopedic surgery coding experience is prerequisite. While no previous coding credential is needed to attain the COSC credential, this course is not meant for individuals with little, limited, or no coding experience.
• This course takes four hours on average to complete, not including additional study time
• Approved for 4 CEUs upon successful completion towards CPC^®, CPB^™, CPMA^®, CPPM^®, and specialty credentials except CIRCC^® (one-time use only)
• For more course details, download the Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder (COSC^™) Preparation Training Course Syllabus