Catalog
Welcome to Inspire Code Consulting
On behalf of Inspire Code Consulting, I would like to welcome you to our student body! You’ve taken the first step toward a rewarding future that will advance your career to the next level. You should be proud of your initiative – we certainly are!
At Inspire Code Consulting, we specialize in coding education. You will have our undivided attention as you progress through our up-to-date, AAPC curriculum. You’ll discover that Inspire Code Consulting’s course materials are unique and up to date with coding standards. Our faculty consists of certified instructors. This unique course is formatted to address, through core courses, a means to facilitate uniformity of terms, and the structure and organization of medical coding in all aspects. Our staff is available year-round to answer any questions you may have or to simply offer encouragement along the way. You can reach our Academic Advisors by calling 985-422-4612.
Certified Medical Coders are nationally recognized by many physicians, facilities, and government organizations. Get certified and increase your chances of being hired and retained in a competitive job market. Just think, in a short period of time, you will have the distinction of being a Certified Professional Coder. And you will join the ranks of our credentialed organization. Welcome to Inspire Code Consulting!Warm Regards,
Karen M Williams, CPC, CPMA, CDEO, CPC-I Inspire Code Consulting
Karen M Williams, CPC, CPMA, CDEO, CPC-I Inspire Code Consulting
MISSION STATEMENT
Inspire Code Consulting’s mission is to provide high-qualityaffordable certification program through detailed coding education. The Institute focuses on providing education that prepares graduates for the certification exam and be successful in their coding profession.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Potential Applicant must: 1) Execute an Application and Enrollment Agreement with Inspire Code Consulting. If the applicant is a minor, the Application and Enrollment Agreement must be signed by the parent, guardian, or other person with the legal authority to act on behalf of the minor applicant. It must be a handwritten signature only, NOT typed or electronically signed.
2) Before the class start date the student must have made satisfactory financial arrangements to provide for complete payment of all amounts expected to be due to the institution for Tuition and fees.
3) Applicants are enrolled for class on a first come first serve available basis. In order to be eligible for enrollment, the applicant must have executed all Application and Enrollment Agreement and financial agreement prior to the first scheduled class of the program for which the applicant is applying. If this requirement is not met, the applicant will be placed on hold until next term. All applicants must attend orientation class on scheduled class date for the program they are enrolled.
CLASS SCHEDULE Strictly Self Pace
CONDUCT/GRADING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature, courteous manner at all times. Any student whose conduct, academic standing, or attendance is regarded as unsatisfactory or unacceptable may be dropped from Inspire Code Consulting.
All students are required to make a passing score of 70 or better in each module and exams. Grading Scale:
A 90-100 GPA 4.0B 80-89 GPA 3.0C 70-79 GPA 2.0D 60-69 GPA 1.0F 59 OR BELOW I Incomplete D Dropped W Withdrawal
Upon completion the student will receive a certificate of completion with more than 80 hours of medical coding.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
You may withdraw (cancel) from Inspire Code Consulting program at any time by notifying the school of your intent to cancel. You may notify the school of your cancellation in any manner (e.g. phone call, letter, and email). We encourage you to submit a cancellation request to us in writing. Upon withdrawal, your tuition for this course will be recalculated according to how much of this course you have completed, deducting all payments made. If your enrollment is not accepted, all monies you have paid will be refunded to you.Upon cancellation, the amount due to Inspire Code Consulting or the amount refunded to you is calculated according to the following schedule:1. If your course has not yet started, or if it is within three (3) calendar days of your initial enrollment in the program, you may cancel your enrollment after making an initial payment and receive a full refund of all monies paid to Inspire Code Consulting.
2. If you cancel after three (3) calendar days or more after your enrollment in the program, or the student begins class, Inspire Code Consulting is entitled to registration fee not to exceed a total of $150 per program. Appropriate refunds shall be made within 30 days of the start of the course.
3. If you cancel five (5) calendar days or more after your enrollment in the program and have submitted an exam, Inspire Code Consulting is entitled to the registration charge of $150 per program. In addition, Inspire Code Consulting is entitled to tuition charge based on the percent of each course you have completed. The tuition charge is based on the following schedule:a) during the first week of the program, the institution shall refund at least 90% of the tuition, less the registration fee, thereafter;b) during the next three weeks of the program, the institution shall refund at least 75% of the tuition, less the registration fee, thereafter;c) during the first 25% of the program, the institution shall refund at least 55% of the tuition, less the registration fee, thereafter;d) during the second 25% of the program, the institution shall refund at least 30% of the tuition, less the registration fee, thereafter;e) during the third and fourth 25% of the program, the institution shall retain 100% of the stated program price.
4. If you do not complete your term within the time allotted and have not cancelled, no refund will be applied. All other student rights remain in place.
5. If you are due a refund, Inspire Code Consulting will issue the refund to you within thirty (30) days of receiving your notice of cancellation.
6. If your course is discontinued by the school prior to the end of your term, you are entitled to a full refund (except in the event the school ceases operation).
7. A $35.00 NSF charge will be assessed on payments returned for insufficient funds. A $25.00 late charge is assessed for payments not received by the due date. Charges for NSF, late payment, expedited shipping and books ordered by the student are not refundable.