KSU Delivers 'Gold Standard' of Healthcare Instruction, Training

Staff Report

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist students at KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education are now receiving training from the “gold standard” of the industry, thanks to a partnership with the American Association of Professional Coders.

Andrea Cochran, healthcare programs director, said, “The AAPC instructors have gone through a rigorous instructor-certification program to obtain their professional medical coding instructor certification, and we are able to deliver AAPC published and authored exclusive curriculum. Because of this partnership, our students will also receive discounts on their membership with AAPC, textbooks and coding materials, and the CPC certification exam.”

Founded in 1988, AAPC provides education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing student training, certification, further education, networking and job opportunities. AAPC has since expanded beyond outpatient coding to include training and credentials in documentation and coding audits, inpatient hospital/facility coding, regulatory compliance, and physician practice management. AAPC is the industry gold standard organization for individuals looking to obtain a certification in physician office coding (aapc.com).

“The program helps to prepare students for this field and exam, so we felt that a partnership would elevate the quality of our program and keep us current with industry standards,” Cochran, said. “This new partnership sets us apart from our competitors. Kennesaw State University’s College of Continuing and Professional Education will be the only school in the metro Atlanta area to offer this partnership.” For more information, visit ccpe.kennesaw.edu/healthcare or call (470) 578-6765.