MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING

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 :

Part 2 Diagnosis Coding (ICD 10 CM) :

ICD 10 CM (International classification of diseases Advanced))

ICD 10 CM Official Guidelines

Supplementary coding

Part 3 Procedure Coding (CPT and HCPCS) :

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)