Are you interested in a career in the medical industry? This field is rapidly growing and there is high demand for individuals with knowledge of medical office operations, which includes diagnostic and procedural coding. Our Discover a Career as a Medical Coder provides an overview of essential coding concepts that are relevant in today’s coding systems. We will cover the history of the medical coding profession and provide an introduction to HIPAA, CPT, ICD-9-CM, HCPCS and the transition to ICD-10-CM.
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.
Discover a Career as a Medical Coder training course content
The Discover a Career as a Medical Coder training course consists of 4 modules:
Discover a Career as a Medical Coder Module 1 The Medical Coding Profession
Medical coding is a system that uses specific codes for medical procedures and services patients receive. They are key to accurately preparing medical bills. This week you will be introduced to the PPS (Prospective Payment System), Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs), why medical codes matter and common forms used in the field. We will also discuss ethical responsibilities of medical coders and confidentiality.
- History of Medical Coding
- Ethical Responsibilities
- Training in Medical Coding
- How Medical Codes Are Used
- Common Forms Used
Discover a Career as a Medical Coder Module 2 Fundamentals of a Medical Coding System
Whether you are interested in a career in medical coding or just want to learn more about coding itself, it is important to understand the basics of the medical coding system. This module covers current procedure terminology, the foundation of the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization (WHO), anatomy of the ICD-9-CM code, and E-Codes and V-Codes. The overview of HIPAA, how it’s enforced and penalties are also introduced.
- Current Procedure Terminology
- History and Usage of the ICD-9-CM
- What is HIPAA?
- Using Chapter Specific Codes
- E-Codes and V-Codes
Discover a Career as a Medical Coder Module 3 Codes for Body Systems
This week provides a comprehensive overview of the body systems and their respective codes. We cover codes for various conditions, procedures, surgeries, infections and female and male specific diseases. Various scenarios are given comparing the codes of the ICD-9-CM and the ICD-10-CM, as well the components of the ICD-10-PCS.
- Integumentary System
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive and Endocrine System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Male and Female Physiology
Discover a Career as a Medical Coder Module 4 Coding Documentation and ICD-10 Transition
Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes are a system that all health care providers in the U.S. must use in order to receive reimbursement by the various health maintenance organizations (HMOs) like Medicare, Medicaid and other private insurance organizations. This week you will learn about the history of medical record documentation, modifying codes and the benefits of the ICD-10-CM transition.
- Medical Record Documentation
- E/M Coding
- Coding Modifiers
- Surgical Packages
- Transitioning to ICD-10
After completng Discover a Career as a Medical Coder training course
After completing the Discover a Career as a Medical Coder training course, you should be able to:
- Recognize the history of medical coding and how codes are used
- Identify the principles of CPT and HIPAA
- Recall chapter specific codes, as well as codes for specific body systems
- List how to properly record medical documentation
Course duration
The Discover a Career as a Medical Coder training course is 24 hours long, taught over 4 weeks.
