Medical Coding

Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. The diagnoses and procedure codes are taken from medical record documentation, such as transcription of physician's notes, laboratory and radiologic results, etc.

Theory Session Part 1 Language of Medicine :
-Basic Medical Terms
-Root
-Prefix
-Suffix
-Combining forms
-Anatomy
-Physiology
-Pathology
-Procedures
-Lab Test

Part 2 Diagnosis Coding (ICD 10 CM) :
-ICD 10 CM (International classification of diseases Advanced))
-ICD 10 CM Official GuidelinesSupplementary coding

Part 3 Procedure Coding (CPT and HCPCS) :
-CPT (Current Procedural Terminology Advanced )
-Evaluation and Management
-Anaesthesia
-Surgery
-Radiology
-Pathology and Laboratory
-Medicine
-HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Advanced) Modifiers

Part 4 Reimbursement Methodologies:
-Introduction to Medical Billing)
-Medical Billing Forms
-National Correct Coding Initiatives, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (NCCI, CMS)
-National and Local Coverage Determination

Part 5 Compliance:
-HIPAA Overview
-Privacy, Confidentiality, Legal and Ethical issues in Medical Billing

Practice Session (2000+ Exam Preparation Questions)