This comprehensive Medical Coding course is designed for beginners who want to understand the foundations of healthcare coding and billing. The course introduces the role of medical coders in the healthcare system and explains how medical services, diagnoses, and procedures are converted into standardized codes used for documentation, insurance claims, and healthcare data management.
The course begins with a detailed introduction to ICD-10-CM coding, which is used to classify diseases, symptoms, and medical conditions. Learners will understand how to read and interpret diagnostic codes, navigate the ICD-10-CM manual, and apply official coding guidelines. This section helps students build the skills required to accurately assign diagnosis codes in clinical documentation.
The program then moves to CPT coding, which focuses on coding medical procedures and services performed by healthcare providers. Students learn how procedural codes are structured, how to select the correct code for medical services, and how CPT coding supports billing and reimbursement processes.
Throughout the lessons, practical explanations help learners understand real-world medical documentation and coding scenarios. By the end of this course, students will have a strong foundation in medical coding principles and be prepared to continue studyin
