MEDICAL CODING COURSE OUTLINE

You get everything you need to know in easy-to-understand lessons. You learn it all and be able to get your Certificate in Medical Coding!

Anatomy You learn the structure of the human body to increase your understanding.
Physiology How the human body functions.
Medical definitions and terminology Includes pronunciation and use of medical prefixes.
Coding medical procedures What to code and how to prepare the forms.
Professional claim information How to set up medical claims for Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance companies, HMOs, PPOs, workers' compensation and personal injury cases.
Practice You'll get plenty of practice doing Medical Coding with personal consultation from your own instructor.

Click on the instruction links below for complete course content.

Instruction Pack 1
Instruction Pack 2
Instruction Pack 3
Instruction Pack 4
Instruction Pack 5

Medical Coding Instruction Pack I  Back to Top

The World of Health Care
You will learn about the responsibilities of various healthcare
professionals, how medical coders interact with these
professionals and the many coding career opportunities
available.

Medical Insurance 101
Here you will learn about how health insurance works—types
of insurance, common terms, how insurance companies are
billed and the basics of electronic billing.

Introduction to Medical Terminology: Word Parts
You’ll get your first taste of how you will use medical terms
in your new career. You will learn about root words, prefixes
and suffixes, and how word parts form medical terms.

Dividing and Combining Medical Terms
words to help you understand the meanings of these words,
as well as how these medical terms are used to describe
diagnoses and procedures.

Abbreviations, Symbols and Special Terms
You’ll learn to recognize common medical abbreviations,
symbols and plural words. It also discusses special terms such
as eponyms, acronyms, homophones and antonyms.

Documenting Medical Records
You will discover the importance of documentation in medical
records. You will learn to recognize the various types of
dictation formats and how to manage medical records.

Also included in Pack I:
• You Can Do It! CD
• Quick-Learn System
   • Quick-Learn pocket folder
   • Quick-Learn Tutor
   • Quick-Learn flashcards and CD

Medical Coding Instruction Pack II  Back to Top

Medical Ethics
This lesson explains the concepts of ethics, compliance, fraud
and abuse, and how they apply to medical coding specialists.
You’ll learn about the importance of confidentiality, insurance
audits and the legal concepts involved.

Introduction to Anatomy
Here you’ll get an overview of human anatomy—the basic
components of human biology and the associated terminology,
and how the human body works.

Anatomy: Landmarks and Divisions
This lesson delves deeper into anatomy, discussing landmarks
and divisions. You’ll learn about the basic body cavities and
how the body is organized physiologically.

Cell and Tissue Anatomy and Pathology
You’ll learn the components of cells and their primary
functions, plus how cells and the human body react to injury.

Diagnostic Coding 101
Here you will be introduced to the actual coding process.
You’ll learn the history of the International Classification of
Diseases and the ICD-9-CM coding system, as well as how to
identify main terms, subterms and coding pathways.

Also included in Pack II:
• Professional Development Supplement, Part 1
• Human Anatomy Reference Cards
• Anatomy and Physiology Textbook


Medical Coding Instruction Pack III  Back to Top

ICD-9-CM Coding Manual Introduction
This lesson discusses the structure of the coding manual.
You’ll learn abbreviations, cross references and punctuation,
and be introduced to Volumes I and II of the ICD-9-CM.

ICD-10-CM Coding Manual Introduction
The future is ICD-10-CM, and we want you to be prepared!
Learn the organization of the ICD-10-CM, compare and
contrast this manual with the ICD-9-CM and review the basic
steps to assign codes with the ICD-10-CM.

ICD-9-CM Coding from Infections to Blood Diseases
Here you’ll get started coding diagnoses. You will learn how
to code infections, parasitic diseases and neoplasms, as well as
endocrine, nutritional, metabolic and blood diseases.

ICD-9-CM Coding from Mental Disorders
to the Circulatory System
Now you’ll learn about the nervous and circulatory systems,
plus mental disorders and how to code them.

ICD-9-CM Coding from Respiratory
System to Complications of Pregnancy
This lesson covers digestive, respiratory and genitourinary
systems. You’ll get practice coding diagnoses related to
childbirth, the puerperium and complications of pregnancy.

ICD-9-CM Coding from the Skin to Conditions of the Perinatal Period
Here you’ll move on to diagnosis coding of skin and
subcutaneous tissue, the musculoskeletal system, congenital
abnormalities and conditions in the perinatal period.

ICD-9-CM Coding from Symptoms to Complications
Now you’ll practice coding symptoms, signs and ill-defined
conditions, as well as injuries and poisonings.

V Codes, E Codes and ICD-9-CM Coding Practicum
Here’s your chance to try your new coding skills in a realworld
scenario. You’ll also learn how to apply V codes and E
codes in coding situations.


Also included in Pack III:
• Professional Development, Part 2
• Coder's Comprehensive Glossary
• Ergonomics Supplement

Medical Coding Instruction Pack IV  Back to Top

The Technology of Healthcare
Here you’ll learn about HIPAA and how it affects the
healthcare industry, as well as the variations of electronic
coding and the many opportunities for these services.

CPT Coding 101
Learn the history of procedural coding and how to differentiate
between CPT and HCPCS codes. Learn the structure of
the CPT coding manual, as well as the basics of CPT coding.

CPT Coding from the Integumentary System to the Urinary System
You’ll learn to code procedures of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive and urinary systems, plus the respiratory, cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.

CPT Coding from the Reproductive Systems to the
Operating Microscope
This lesson explains the male and female reproductive systems
and how to code maternity and childbirth procedures, as well
as those of the endocrine, nervous and auditory systems, plus
coding for microscopic procedures.

Comprehensive Surgery Coding
Here you’ll continue to practice procedure coding. You’ll get a
review of previously discussed CPT codes specific to surgery,
a major area of outpatient medical coding.

CPT Coding from Radiology to Anesthesia
This lesson explains radiology terms, subsections, guidelines
and coding radiology procedures, as well as guidelines and
information for pathology and anesthesia.

Also included in Pack IV:
• Professional Development Supplement Part 3
• Computer Buyer's and User's Guide


Medical Coding Instruction Pack V  Back to Top

Integrating ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding Practicum
Now you’ll get another chance to apply all your medical and
coding knowledge. You will code diagnoses and procedures
together to work through a real-world coding situation.

CPT Coding Evaluation and Management Services
Here you’ll be introduced to evaluation and management
codes (an important area for outpatient coders),
documentation guidelines, and management-level sections
and modifiers

Comprehensive CPT Evaluation and Management
You’ll learn more about evaluation and management coding,
plus coding auditing and how encounter forms are used.

Coding Resources
Discover the importance of using coding resources throughout
your career. Associations, Web sites, continuing education and
certification are discussed, as well as how to stay current.

HCPCS Coding
You’ll be introduced to HCPCS coding and its formats,
different levels and rules. You’ll also learn when to use it.

Pulling It All Together: Final Practicum
This lesson reviews everything you have learned. You’ll have
a final opportunity to apply your coding skills as you prepare
to begin your career as a Medical Coding Specialist!

Also included in Pack V:
• Career Starter Kit
• HIPAA Supplement
• Jobs Finder Supplement
• Guide to Electronic Coding
• Electronic Coding Software Demonstration CD