MedCertify - Medical Coding Basic
 Medical Coding Basic
Health care in America has undergone tremendous change in the recent past, and more changes are promised for the future. These changes have resulted in an ever-increasing demand for qualified medical coders.
Medical coding is far more than assigning numbers to services and diagnoses. Coders abstract information from the patient record and combine it with their knowledge of reimbursement and coding guidelines to
optimize physician payment. Coders have been called the "fraud squad" because they optimize but never maximize and code only for services provided to the patient that are documented in the patient record.
There is a demand for skilled coders, and you can be one of those in demand. Put your best efforts into building the foundation of your career as a Medical Coder, and you will be rewarded for a lifetime.
This course is designed to teach you the basics of medical coding in an easy to learn, natural progression. You will learn things such as how to use the CPT and ICD-9-CM in coding procedures
and diagnoses. You will learn about modifiers and V Codes, diagnostic coding and reporting guidelines for outpatient services and body system coding, general surgery coding, radiology coding,
pathology/lab coding, medicine and you will learn about the Level II National Codes and so much more.
Note: This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 12.0 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the
Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor.
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Medical Coding Basic - Set of 4 CDs with Books (single user license)
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$599.00
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Library License - Medical Coding Basic - Set of 4 CDs with Books
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$1198.00
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Course Instructor: Cyndi Stahl
Cyndi Stahl is a physician based certified coder with both the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the American Health Information Management Association. (AHIMA) She has
over 16 years in the medical profession. Her experience includes Billing and Reimbursement supervision, Practice Management and Consulting. She is currently president elect for the Central
Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Course Outline
Medical Coding Basic Level 1
Introduction to Medical Coding
Introduction
Introduction to the CPT – Ch. 1
Introduction the CPT
Diagnostic Codes
Why Codes
CPT Format
Types of Codes
Modifiers
Unlisted Services
Category II & III Codes
Location Methods
Appendices
Quiz
Evaluation & Management (E/M) – Ch. 2
Introduction to E/M
E/M History
E/M Review of Systems
Past & Social History
Levels of History
Examination
Elements of Medical Decision Making (MDM)
Levels of MDM
MDM Management Options & Data
Risk
Review of 3 Key Components
Contributing Factors
Use of E/M Codes
Hospital Observation
Hospital Inpatient Services
Consultation Services
Emergency Department & Critical Care Services
Nursing Services
Prolonged, Standby & Case Management Services
Preventive Medicine Services
Special E/M Services
Quiz
Medical Coding Basic Level 2
Anesthesia & Modifiers – Ch. 3
Anesthesiologist & Methods of Sedation
Anesthesia Formula
Modifiers
Quiz
Introduction to Surgery & Integumentary System – Ch. 4
Integumentary System
Unlisted/Separate Procedures
Minor vs. Major Surgical Packages
General Subsection
Wound Repair
Skin Grafts
Pressure Ulcers
Burn Treatment
Moh's Microsurgery
Breast Procedures
Quiz
Musculoskeletal System – Ch. 5
System Format & Fracture Treatment
General Subheading
External Fixation & Spine Procedures
Arthrodesis, Grafts & Other Procedures
Casting & Strapping Application
Arthroscopy
Quiz
Respiratory System – Ch. 6
Section format & Endoscopy Rules
Nose Procedures
Larynx, Trachea, & Bronchi Procedures
Lungs & Pleura Procedures
Quiz
Medical Coding Basic Level 3
Cardiovascular System – Ch. 7
System Format & Terminology
Heart/Pericardium Procedures
Coronary Bypass & Grafting
Catheter Placement
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, & Aneurysm Procedures
Cardiovascular Procedure in the Medicine Section
Cardiac Catheterization
Intracardiac Electrophysiologic & Other Procedures
Cardiovascular Procedures in the Radiology Section
Quiz
Female Genital System & Maternity Care & Delivery – Ch. 8
Format & Vulva, Perineum & Introitus
Vagina & Cervix Uteri
Corpus Uteri / Oviduct, Ovary & In Vitro Fertilization
Maternity Care & Delivery
Ante partum
Delivery & Abortion Codes
Quiz
General Surgery Part I & II – Ch. 9 & 10
Male Genitalia & Intersex Procedures
Urinary System
Digestive System
Mediastinum & Diaphragm
Hemic & Lymphatic Systems
Endocrine System
Nervous System
Eye, Ocular Adenexa & Auditory Systems
Quiz
Radiology – Ch. 11
Format & Terminology
Component Coding
Contrast Material
Diagnostic Radiology
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Radiation Oncology
Nuclear Medicine
Quiz
Pathology & Laboratory – Ch. 12
Format
Lab Panels / Drug Testing / Evocation & Suppression Testing
Pathology Consultations
UA & Chemistry
Hematology & Immunology, Transfusion Medicine & Microbiology
Anatomic Pathology, Cytopathology & Cytogenetic Studies
Surgical Pathology
Quiz
Medicine Section & Level II National Codes – Ch. 13
Format & Immunizations
Therapeutic / Diagnostic Infusion, Psychiatry, Biofeedback
Dialysis
Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, & Othinolaryngologic Services & Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic
Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Neurology & Neuromuscular Procedures & CNS Testing
Chemotherapy Administration
Photodynamic Therapy & Special Dermatological Procedures
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Active Wound Care Management, Osteopathic & Chiropractic Services
Special Services, Procedures & Reports
HCPCS Format & Usage
HCPCS Index & Modifiers
Table of Drugs, DME & Home Oxygen
Quiz
Medical Coding Basic Level 4
Course Introduction
Overview of ICD-9-CM – Ch. 14
Overview and Uses
ICD-9-CM
Volume 2 Alphabetic Index
Volume 1 – Tabular List
The Volume 1 Appendices
Volume 3 Procedures
Quiz
Using the ICD-9-CM – Ch. 15
General Guidelines & Steps
Selection of Diagnosis
General Guidelines
V Code & History of
Infectious & Parasitic Diseases - ICD-9 Ch.1
Neoplasms - ICD-9 Ch. 2
Endocrine / Metabolic Diseases - ICD-9 Ch. 3
Diseases of Blood - ICD-9 Ch. 4-6
Diseases of Circulatory System - ICD-9 Ch. 7
Respiratory Diseases - ICD-9 Ch. 8-10
Pregnancy & Childbirth - ICD-9 Ch. 11
Skin Diseases - ICD-9 Ch. 12-13
Congenital Anomalies - ICD-9 Ch. 14-15
Symptom Signs - ICD-9 Ch. 16-17
Burns, Injuries & Fractures
Diagnostic Coding Guidelines
ICD-10-CM
Essay Questions
Third-Party Reimbursement Issues
Third Party Reimbursement
Federal Register
Overview of DRG
Peer Review
Fee Schedule Methodology
Medicare Fraud & Abuse
Managed Healthcare
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