Fellowships
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FOGC™ – Fellowship in Obstetrics & Gynecology Coding
$99.00 Add to cartFOGC Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Coding
Eligibility – Certified Medical Coders
Obstetrics and Gynecology medical coding is one of the most complex and highly audited specialty areas in healthcare reimbursement. Frequent guideline updates, delivery coding variations, global maternity packages, and modifier misuse continue to challenge even experienced certified medical coders.
The FOGC Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Coding by PMBAUSA LLC is designed to address these industry challenges through structured, practice focused learning. This fellowship strengthens specialty specific coding accuracy, documentation interpretation, and compliance confidence required in real world Ob Gyn coding environments.
Why Obstetrics and Gynecology Coding Requires Advanced Expertise
Ob Gyn coding consistently ranks among the most audit sensitive specialties due to
High risk maternity services and delivery reporting
Complex global obstetric packages
Multiple delivery scenarios including vaginal VBAC and cesarean
Modifier usage challenges
High financial impact on claims and reimbursementsHealthcare organizations increasingly seek coders with demonstrated specialty level expertise rather than general certification alone. This has created strong demand for advanced Ob Gyn coding specialization.
About the FOGC Fellowship Program
The FOGC fellowship is a structured professional development pathway created exclusively for certified medical coders who want to advance into obstetrics and gynecology specialization.
This fellowship focuses on:
Applied obstetric and gynecologic coding scenarios
Real world delivery and surgical case interpretation
Audit oriented coding logic and compliance awareness
Peer to peer discussion and professional knowledge exchange
Continuous learning beyond exam based educationParticipants work through more than 500 de identified clinical scenarios covering prenatal care delivery services gynecologic procedures and complication driven coding challenges.
Who Should Enroll
This fellowship is ideal for
Certified medical coders seeking Ob Gyn specialization
Coders working in hospital or physician practice settings
Professionals facing audits or denials in maternity coding
Coders planning to move into quality audit or consulting rolesEligibility is limited to certified medical coders to ensure advanced peer level learning.
Career and Industry Relevance
With increasing payer scrutiny and regulatory oversight obstetrics and gynecology coding expertise has become a high value skill set. Coders with focused fellowship training demonstrate stronger compliance readiness improved claim accuracy and greater professional credibility in specialty roles.
The FOGC fellowship supports long term career growth by bridging the gap between certification knowledge and applied specialty practice.
Fellowship Recognition Disclaimer
The FOGC Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Coding is a voluntary professional development program offered by PMBAUSA LLC. It is not a government recognized qualification license or regulatory credential. Fellowship recognition is awarded based on completion of applied clinical coding scenarios peer engagement and continuous professional participation. Completion of this fellowship does not guarantee employment promotion or compensation outcomes. This program is intended solely for skill enhancement academic recognition and professional growth for certified medical coders.
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FOPC™ – Fellowship in Ophthalmology Coding
$99.00 Add to cartFOPC™ – Fellowship in Ophthalmology Coding
The FOPC™ – Fellowship in Ophthalmology Coding by PMBAUSA LLC is an advanced specialty fellowship designed for certified medical coders who want to gain deep expertise in ophthalmology coding, one of the most documentation driven, modifier sensitive, and audit prone specialties in medical coding.
Ophthalmology coding demands precision in procedure selection, strict adherence to global surgical package rules, accurate modifier usage, and a strong understanding of diagnostic testing versus surgical services. Even small errors can result in denials, takebacks, or payer audits.
FOPC™ equips coders with the skills, confidence, and compliance mindset required to code eye care services accurately.Why Ophthalmology Coding Requires Fellowship Level Training
Eye related procedures involve:
- Multiple global periods
- Bundled diagnostic and surgical services
- High frequency of bilateral procedures
- Modifier intensive coding scenarios
- Strict payer scrutiny
Common errors include incorrect global period assumptions, misuse of modifiers 24, 25, 26, 50, 51, 59, and LT RT, and incorrect billing of diagnostic tests performed on the same day as surgery.
The FOPC™ fellowship is structured to eliminate these risks.Who Should Enroll
This fellowship is ideal for:
- Certified medical coders seeking ophthalmology specialization
- Coders working in eye hospitals, clinics, and ASC settings
- Surgery coders transitioning into ophthalmology
- Coding auditors and quality analysts
- Medical coding consultants supporting ophthalmology practices
What You Will Learn in FOPC™
The fellowship focuses on real world ophthalmology coding skills, including:
- Ophthalmic operative report interpretation
- CPT coding for diagnostic and surgical eye procedures
- Global surgical package rules specific to ophthalmology
- Modifier application and sequencing
- Bilateral procedure rules and payer variations
- Medical necessity and documentation validation
- Denial prevention and audit readiness
Coders learn to distinguish diagnostic testing versus therapeutic services, ensuring compliant reporting.
Hands On Case Based Learning
FOPC™ emphasizes practical exposure through:
- HIPAA compliant de identified ophthalmology medical records
- Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative documentation review
- Coding rationale development for each case
- Realistic payer driven scenarios
This approach builds consultant level decision making, not just production coding speed.
Why FOPC™ is Different
FOPC™ is not a basic certification course. It is a professional fellowship designed to bridge the gap between theory and real practice expectations.
Key differentiators:
- Specialty focused ophthalmology training
- Global period mastery
- Compliance first methodology
- Audit and denial prevention orientation
- Career focused skill enhancement
Career Advantages After FOPC™
After completing the fellowship, coders gain:
- Confidence to code complex eye procedures independently
- Improved first pass claim acceptance rates
- Reduced audit and denial risk
- Eligibility for roles such as Ophthalmology Coder, Surgery Auditor, Coding Quality Analyst, and Coding Consultant
Important Disclaimer
FOPC™ – Fellowship in Ophthalmology Coding is a professional fellowship program awarded by PMBAUSA LLC.
It is not a statutory or government recognized qualification and does not guarantee employment.
The fellowship is intended solely for professional skill enhancement and practical exposure.Why Choose PMBAUSA LLC
PMBAUSA LLC is dedicated to advancing ethical, compliant, and skill driven medical coding education. Our fellowship programs are designed by industry experienced professionals to prepare coders for real world challenges, audits, and advanced roles.
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FPTRC™ – Fellowship in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Coding
$99.00 Add to cartFPTRC™ – Fellowship in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Coding
Therapy Coding, Modifiers, and Compliance Mastery
The FPTRC™ – Fellowship in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Coding by PMBAUSA LLC is a specialty focused professional fellowship designed for certified medical coders who want to master the complex, modifier intensive, and payer scrutinized area of therapy coding.
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation services are among the most audited services due to time based coding rules, modifier misuse, medical necessity requirements, and strict payer policies. Errors in therapy coding frequently lead to denials, recoupments, audits, and compliance exposure.
FPTRC™ prepares coders to code therapy services accurately, compliantly, and defensibly.Why Physical Therapy Coding Requires Fellowship Level Training
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation coding involves:
- Time based CPT code calculation
- Constant attendance versus supervised modalities
- Modifier application including GP, GO, GN, 59, and X modifiers
- Plan of care and certification requirements
- Medical necessity documentation review
- Medicare therapy thresholds and compliance rules
Even experienced coders struggle with timed unit calculation, modifier sequencing, and payer specific therapy edits.
The FPTRC™ fellowship eliminates guesswork and builds audit ready coding logic.Who Should Enroll
This fellowship is ideal for:
- Certified medical coders working with therapy services
- Coders in outpatient rehab, hospital therapy, SNF, and home health settings
- Therapy auditors and quality analysts
- Medical coding consultants supporting therapy practices
- Coders preparing for compliance and audit roles
What You Will Learn in FPTRC™
The fellowship provides practical, real world therapy coding skills, including:
- Timed versus untimed CPT code rules
- Unit calculation using the 8 minute rule
- Modifier GP, GO, GN application
- NCCI edits and therapy specific bundling
- Plan of care documentation requirements
- Progress notes, re evaluations, and discharge summaries
- Medical necessity validation
- Denial prevention and audit defense strategies
Coders learn how payers review therapy claims and how to code accordingly.
Hands On Case Based Learning
FPTRC™ emphasizes hands on exposure through:
- HIPAA compliant de identified therapy medical records
- Daily treatment notes and progress documentation review
- Time calculation and modifier assignment exercises
- Consultant style rationale building
This approach develops accuracy, confidence, and compliance awareness.
Why FPTRC™ is Different
FPTRC™ is not a basic therapy coding overview.
It is a professional fellowship that transforms coders into therapy coding specialists.Key differentiators:
- Therapy focused compliance approach
- Audit and denial prevention mindset
- Real documentation driven training
- Consultant and auditor level reasoning
- Career focused skill development
Career Advantages After FPTRC™
After completing FPTRC™, coders gain:
- High confidence in therapy coding and modifiers
- Reduced audit and recoupment risk
- Improved first pass claim acceptance
- Readiness for roles such as Therapy Coder, Rehab Auditor, Coding Quality Analyst, Medical Coding Consultant
Important Disclaimer
FPTRC™ – Fellowship in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Coding is a professional fellowship program awarded by PMBAUSA LLC.
It is not a government or statutory credential and does not guarantee employment.
The fellowship is intended solely for professional skill enhancement and practical exposure.Why Choose PMBAUSA LLC
PMBAUSA LLC is committed to delivering ethical, compliant, and skill driven medical coding education. Our fellowship programs are designed to prepare coders for real world payer scrutiny, audits, and advanced career opportunities.
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FSNFC™ – Fellowship in Skilled Nursing Facility Coding
$99.00 Add to cartFSNFC™ – Fellowship in Skilled Nursing Facility Coding
Advanced PDPM, MDS & SNF Coding Fellowship for Certified Medical Coders
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coding is one of the most complex and heavily audited segments of U.S. healthcare reimbursement.
With the implementation of Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), increased CMS scrutiny, frequent medical reviews, and post-payment audits, SNF coding errors now lead directly to payment reductions, recoupments, and compliance risk.To address this critical industry need, PMBAUSA LLC proudly offers the FSNFC® – Fellowship in Skilled Nursing Facility Coding, a specialty-focused, advanced fellowship designed exclusively for certified and experienced medical coders who want to master SNF, PDPM, and MDS-driven coding with audit-ready accuracy.
This fellowship is not entry-level training.
It is real-world SNF revenue protection education.Why FSNFC™ – Fellowship in SNF Coding Is Essential Today
SNF coding has fundamentally changed. Traditional diagnosis-only coding is no longer enough. Today’s SNF coders must fully understand how clinical documentation, ICD-10-CM coding, MDS assessment, and PDPM payment components intersect.
Common causes of SNF revenue loss include:
- Incorrect PDPM clinical category assignment
- Inaccurate primary diagnosis selection
- Mismatch between ICD-10-CM codes and MDS entries
- Failure to capture NTA-qualifying conditions
- Incomplete documentation supporting therapy and nursing needs
- Poor understanding of UB-04 SNF billing rules
FSNFC™ trains coders to identify, prevent, and correct these errors before claims are submitted or audited.
Who Should Enroll in FSNFC™
This fellowship is ideal for:
- CPC®, CCS®, CRC®, FIMC® certified coders
- Skilled Nursing Facility coders and auditors
- Long-Term Care (LTC) coding professionals
- MDS coordinators and compliance analysts
- Revenue integrity and utilization review teams
- Coders transitioning into SNF / PDPM-specific roles
What You Will Learn in FSNFC™
Complete SNF & PDPM Coding Mastery
Participants will gain advanced expertise in:
- PDPM payment structure and case-mix groups (CMGs)
- Clinical category selection rules
- ICD-10-CM sequencing for SNF claims
- Primary diagnosis selection for PDPM
- MDS 3.0 coding alignment
- NTA (Non-Therapy Ancillary) condition capture
- SLP, Nursing, PT/OT component impact
- Therapy coding compliance and documentation
- UB-04 billing for SNF Part A stays
- Common SNF denial patterns and audit triggers
- CMS medical review expectations
- SNF documentation standards for compliance
Hands-On, Real-World SNF Coding Practice
FSNFC™ emphasizes practical application, not theory.
You will work with:
- Redacted Skilled Nursing Facility medical records
- Hospital-to-SNF transition cases
- Post-acute care scenarios
- Complex comorbidity-driven PDPM cases
- High-risk NTA and nursing acuity examples
This prepares you to code confidently, defend claims, and support SNF revenue integrity.
Why Skilled Nursing Facility Coders Are in High Demand
- PDPM increased documentation and coding complexity
- CMS and MAC audits are rising
- SNFs face chronic revenue leakage
- Shortage of PDPM-trained SNF coders
- Facilities demand audit-ready specialists
SNFs no longer want general coders.
They need PDPM-trained, SNF-specialized coding professionals.FSNFC™ positions you exactly there.
Flexible, Online, Fellowship-Based Learning
- 100% online, self-paced
- Learn from anywhere, anytime
- Specialty-focused assessments
- Peer-to-peer discussion forums
- Faculty with deep SNF and PDPM expertise
- Designed for working professionals
Important Message for Medical Coders
SNF Errors result in:
- CMS payment reductions
- Retroactive recoupments
- Audit exposure
- Compliance violations
- Employer distrust
The FSNFC™ Fellowship transforms you from a task-based coder into a Skilled Nursing Facility coding authority.
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PMBAUSA Disclaimer
The FSNFC™ – Fellowship in Skilled Nursing Facility Coding is a professional fellowship designed to enhance advanced coding knowledge and practical expertise. It does not replace CMS regulations, payer policies, or employer-specific requirements and does not guarantee employment or certification outcomes. Participants must always follow current CMS PDPM guidelines, MDS 3.0 instructions, ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, UB-04 billing requirements, and organizational compliance policies.