MSHO continues to support the professional growth of our dedicated reimbursement specialists by offering the Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder (CHONC™) workshop and exam. The Society has partnered with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) to conduct a review course & online exam, for experienced oncology billers and coders who are seeking credentialing. The review course will be held on Thursday, March 13 at Weber’s Boutique Hotel in Ann Arbor.
CHONC examinees will be tested on:
Ability to read and abstract physician office notes and operative notes to apply correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier coding assignments
Application of CPT® evaluation and management (E/M guidelines)
Rules and regulations of Medicare billing including incident to, teaching situations, shared visits, consultations, and global surgery
Coding of surgical procedures performed by hematologists and oncologists and auxiliary staff such as chemotherapy administration, hydration services, therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic administration, bone marrow aspiration, bone marrow biopsies, venipuncture, vaccinations, therapeutic phlebotomy, etc.
Medical terminology
Anatomy and physiology
While there is no requirement, AAPC strongly recommends that candidates have at least two years of experience in the specialty. These are difficult, high-level examinations not meant for individuals with limited or no coding experience.
BEFORE REGISTERING
Please click hereto view the full course requirements before registering.
As space is limited to 20 participants, only one reimbursement specialist per practice location can register. In the event that a reimbursement specialist is already registered from your practice, you will be contacted by MSHO and placed on a waitlist.
The following locations have filled their one available spot:
