Course curriculum

Course Description: 

The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT® , ICD-10- CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPC certification examination.

Course Objectives:

•  Identify the purpose of the CPT® , ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books
•  Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
•  Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes • Identify the information in appendices of the CPT® code book
•  Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services • Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT® , ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes
•  List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes
•  Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services 

Course Content:

• The Business of Medicine
• Review of Anatomy
• Overview of ICD-10-CM
• Applying the ICD-10-CM Guidelines
• Accurate ICD-10-CM Coding
• Introduction to CPT® , HCPCS Level II, and Modifiers
• Integumentary System 
• Musculoskeletal System
• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Hemic & Lymphatic Systems, Mediastinum, Diaphragm 
• Digestive System
• Urinary System and Male Genital System
• Female Reproductive System and Maternity Care & Delivery 
• Endocrine System and Nervous System 
• Special Senses (Ocular and Auditory)
• Anesthesia • Radiology
• Pathology & Laboratory 
• Evaluation & Management Services
• Medicine 
• Final Exam