CERTIFIED OUTPATIENT CODER (COC)

Obtaining a COC credential shows you have:

Proficiency in assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed in the outpatient setting and outpatient therapies.

Proficiency across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgical services, radiology, pathology, and medicine.

Knowledge of coding rules and regulations along with proficiency on issues regarding medical coding, compliance, and reimbursement under outpatient grouping systems. COCs handle problems such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues, and charge capture.

Integrate coding and reimbursement rule changes promptly

Completing a CMS 1500 for ASC services and UB04 for outpatient services.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology commensurate with ability to correctly code provider services and diagnoses