Resolved Cosc Exam

[MariaE_18308]

I wanted to ask you about your testing for the COSC exam. It says that the both volumes of the coding companion are recommended. Did you use them a lot during the test I mean I don’t want to pay $500 for something that I’m not really going to use during the exam. Thank you.

 

[Lori]

COSC is an AAPC exam.

CCO does not offer specialty training.

Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder (COSC™)​

Experienced orthopedic coders are encouraged to sit for the COSC™ exam. COSC certification endorses proficiency in coding orthopedic procedures, including ACL reconstruction, joint, fusion, joint replacements, diskectomy, laminectomy, etc.

The COSC certification exam will test:​

• 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 for Medicare billing — including incident to, teaching situations, shared visits, consultations, and global surgery
• Coding of surgical procedures performed by orthopedists such as arthroscopic surgeries, fracture repairs, spine surgeries, etc.
• Medical terminology
• Anatomy and physiology

Highly Recommended References​

• Both volumes of the Coding Companion https://www.aapc.com/shopping/vbdetail.aspx?item=8675d2e8-eb2e-437e-a4b7-22a6836665be & https://www.aapc.com/shopping/vbdetail.aspx?item=088480a1-4c33-4f99-8f0f-53d803d8de8e
• E/M Audit Worksheet of your choice (CCO FREE E/M tool https://www.cco.us/em-audit-tools/ )

Optional References​

• One book/reference of your choice

Orthopedic Medical Coding Billing, Certified Orthopedics Coder (COSC™) Credential - AAPC

Orthopedic medical coding and billing certification. Certified Orthopedics Coder (COSC™) - AAPC

www.aapc.com