Overview

This course covers medical terminology, knowledge of body systems, and how to select the correct diagnosis and procedure codes. This course will also teach you how to complete billing guidelines needed to submit claims to insurance companies and receive payment. This course covers the objectives needed to pass the ICD 10/11 certification exam. This course covers medical terminology, knowledge of body systems, and how to select the correct diagnosis and procedure codes. This course will also teach you how to complete billing guidelines needed to submit claims to insurance companies and receive payment. This course covers the objectives needed to pass the ICD 10/11 certification exam. In this Harassment In The Workplace, you will gain an understanding of your legal obligations and the vital role that each individual plays in maintaining a workplace free from harassment. We’ll cover relevant laws related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. For Accounting professionals, the two most utilized programs are Sage 50 (formerly Peachtree) and QuickBooks Pro. Our online training for Accounting and Bookkeeping Training Bundle will get any business owner,  Accounting professional, or bookkeeping up to speed and understand both of these applications inside-out. In this online course, we take Lean principles and merge them with the Agile methodology/XP framework. Originally used to heighten output in manufacturing processes, Lean is now instrumental in Adaptive Project Life Cycles as it enables more reliable delivery times (Test-Driven Developments) while ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction and is used by agile teams. This Ultimate Resume Building course online has been created to help students understand the vital role of a professional resume and how it can impact their job prospects. It will provide them with an in-depth guide on constructing powerful resumes that highlight all relevant information, while also providing tips on using word processors to enhance formatting.

Your Training Instructor

Wendy Bell

Instructor

Wendy Wendy is a certified coder with accreditation through AAPC. She has worded in healthcare for twenty plus years and has worked in multiple specialties such as Radiology, family practice, chiropractic, OB/ Gyn, Orthopedics and more. She has been an active member of her local AAPC chapter and served as Vice President and Member Education roles. Wendy not only educates; she continues to in the field daily as a consultant to help providers find cash flow problems and get them resolved quickly.

Personally, she lives in Naples, Maine during the summer months and Florida in the winter, giving her the best of both worlds. She has two grown daughters and a sweet granddaughter. In her free time she enjoys camping, travel and a giant Patriots fan .

  • 20 Traning Hours
  • 58 Videos
  • 4 Topics
  • 76 Practice Questions

As a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), you are an expert in medical coding and billing. You will assign precise codes to any diagnoses, procedures, or services that healthcare providers offer their patients – this is essential for documenting the patient’s health history as well as allowing insurance companies to process claims. Your expertise allows medical coding professionals like yourself to become invaluable assets for all involved parties. With successful completion of this online course, you will be on your way to becoming a certified coding specialist.

Online Medical Coding and Billing Course Includes

  • Copies of all slides used in course
  • Flashcards
  • Practice exam questions/test
  • Earning a certificate of completion is your first step to becoming a Medical Coding Specialist

Instructor

Wendy Bell Our Complete Anatomy, ICD, CPT, and Medical Billing course encompasses everything Medical Coder students need to know to successfully pass the test required to secure relevant employment in the healthcare field and become a Medical Coding Specialists.

Description of Medical Coding and Billing and Clinical Concepts

This Medical Billing course provides students with crucial information about medical terminology, body systems, correct diagnosis, procedure codes, cluster coding, and billing guidelines for submitting to insurance companies. Additionally, it covers ICD 11 Codes for medical coding and billing. Medical Coder students with experience with the ICD-10-CM Code set and ICD-11 codes will have a better chance of securing job opportunities in the healthcare industry. This online medical coding course lays the groundwork for successful medical billing and coding. Anatomy and Medical Terminology are among the foundations, providing you with the right foundational building blocks to produce accurate codes and avoid errors.

In the Anatomy Module, you’ll learn about each body system and how to use medical language, including root words, prefixes and suffixes. There will also be emphasis on essential medical conditions. ICD and CPT Modules include the history of coding and outpatient guidelines meaning of codes (such as diagnosis codes, extension codes, or codes for diseases) to code medical documentation for medical records properly. We go through each chapter of the manual step by step, reviewing operative reports and diagrams to properly link a condition, such as common diseases, to the correct Code.

Medical billing and reimbursement modules cover federal compliance rules and regulations, as well as step by step on the flow from the initial patient visit to receiving a check from insurance or the patient. In addition to the course modules, learners will have access to a multitude of flashcards, diagrams, charts and hands-on practice with coding examples from real life scenarios. As you progress through the course at your own speed, you can still enjoy a personal learning experience without having to be in an actual classroom. Successful completion of our Medical Coding and Billing course will ensure you have the skills to enter one of the fastest-growing fields as a Certified Coding Specialist.

Completing the course to become a Certified Coding Specialist will give you valuable knowledge.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of function and structure of the human body
  • Understand common disorders that occur within various body systems for diagnostic coding
  • Understand and apply diagnostic for ICD-10 coding and ICD-11coding
  • Understand and apply procedure coding (CPT)
  • Understand the use of appropriate modifiers and impact on clinical documentation
  • Apply billing concepts used to pay claims and work insurance denials
  • Creating and using code clusters for electronic health records accurately and efficiently
  • Update and maintain medical records while reducing ICD-10 coding and ICD-11 Coding errors

Medical Coding and Billing is intended for any student who wishes to enter the healthcare field or improve skills needed to receive accreditation to become a medical coder as a Certified Coding Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Coding and Billing (ICD-10 and ICD-11)

What is the purpose of this course and who can enroll?

This online course provides comprehensive training on medical terminology, knowledge of body systems, and how to correctly select diagnosis and procedure codes. It also covers billing guidelines for submitting claims to insurance companies. The course is designed for anyone who wishes to enter the healthcare field or improve their skills to become a certified medical coder as a Certified Coding Specialist.

What will I gain from this course?

Upon completion of the course, you will have acquired a wide range of knowledge and skills. You will understand common disorders that occur within various body systems for diagnostic coding, understand and apply diagnostic for ICD-10 coding and ICD-11coding, understand and apply procedure coding (CPT), and be able to create and use code clusters for electronic health records accurately and efficiently, among other skills. These will be valuable for your career in medical coding and billing.

What materials and resources will be provided during the course?

The course includes copies of all slides used, flashcards, and practice exam questions. You will also gain access to diagrams, charts, and hands-on practice with coding examples from real-life scenarios. These resources are designed to support your learning and prepare you for the certification exam.

Who is the instructor for this course?

The course is led by Wendy Bell, a certified coder with accreditation through the AAPC. Wendy has over twenty years of experience in healthcare, and she has worked in multiple specialties. She continues to work in the field as a consultant, helping providers identify and resolve cash flow problems.

How is the course structured?

The course is divided into four main modules: Anatomy, Diagnosis Coding, Procedure Coding, and Billing Guidelines and Practices. Each module covers a variety of topics relevant to medical coding and billing. For instance, the Anatomy module discusses different body systems, while the Diagnosis Coding module provides an overview of ICD coding and diseases relevant to different body systems. The Procedure Coding module focuses on evaluation and management, surgery, radiology, and more, and the Billing Guidelines and Practices module covers important billing procedures.

What is the final outcome of this course?

The course prepares you for the ICD-10/11 certification exam. After successful completion, you will earn a certificate of completion, which is your first step to becoming a Medical Coding Specialist. As a Certified Coding Specialist, you will be able to assign precise codes to diagnoses, procedures, or services that healthcare providers offer, making you an invaluable asset to healthcare providers and insurance companies.

ICD 10 & 11 Medical Coding and Billing Course Outline

Module 1: Anatomy

  •    Module 1 Workbook

  •    1.1 Introduction

  •    1.2 Human Body

  •    1.3 Skin

  •    1.4 Bones, Muscles and Joints

  •    1.5 Heart and Blood Vessels

  •    1.6 Lungs

  •    1.7 Stomach, Intestines and Colon

  •    1.8 Kidney, Bladder, Prostate and More

  •    1.9 Uterus, Ovaries and Female Parts

  •    1.10 Eye

  •    1.11 Glands

  •    1.12 Ear, Nose and Throat

  •    1.13 Blood

  •    1.14 Immune

  •    1.15 Brain and Spinal Cord
Module 2: Diagnosis Coding

  •    Module 2 Workbook

  •    2.1 Overview of ICD

  •    2.2 Outpatient Guidelines

  •    2.3 Infectious and Parasitic

  •    2.4 Neoplasms

  •    2.5 Diseases of the Blood and Blood Organs

  •    2.6 Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

  •    2.7 Mental and Behaviroal Health

  •    2.8 Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium

  •    2.9 Conditions Originating in Perinatal Period

  •    2.10 Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings

  •    2.11 Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other External Causes

  •    2.12 Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

  •    2.13 External Causes of Morbidity

  •    2.14 Factors Influencing Health

  •    2.15 Circulatory System

  •    2.16 Eye

  •    2.17 Respiratory

  •    2.18 Digestive
Module 3: Procedure Coding

  •    Module 3 Workbook

  •    3.1 Evaluation and Management part 1

  •    3.1 Evaluation and Management part 2

  •    3.1 Evaluation and Management part 3

  •    3.1 Evaluation and Management part 4

  •    3.2 Anesthesia

  •    3.3 Modifiers

  •    3.4 Surgery part 1

  •    3.4 Surgery part 2

  •    3.4 Surgery part 3

  •    3.5 Radiology

  •    3.6 Pathology

  •    3.7 OB/GYN

  •    3.8 Physical Medicine part 1

  •    3.8 Physical Medicine part 2

  •    3.9 HCPCS

  •    3.10 Diving Into Coding part 1

  •    3.10 Diving Into Coding part 2

  •    3.10 Diving Into Coding part 3

  •    3.11 NCCI, MUE and GME

  •    3.12 CAT Codes
Module 4: Billing Guidelines and Practices

  •    Module 4 Workbook

  •    4.1 HIPAA, Compliance and Reimbursement part 1

  •    4.1 HIPAA, Compliance and Reimbursement part 2

  •    4.1 HIPAA, Compliance and Reimbursement part 3

  •    4.1 HIPAA, Compliance and Reimbursement part 4

  •    4.2 The Next Steps