DASVM’s medical coding training courses teach the fundamentals of medical coding, prepares the student for certification and helps them establish a career in the medical coding industry. Get your medical coding training, exam preparation, exams and continuing education all from a source you trust – the largest medical coding organization in the world. Medical Training Course covers all aspects of Medical Coding and Medical Terminology including Anatomy, diseases, procedures, diagnostics tools tests, treatments. Master important aspects such as ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision Clinical Modification), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System)

Course Objectives:

• Anatomy Structure of the human body to increase your understanding.
• Physiology How the human body functions.
• Medical definitions and terminology include pronunciation and use of medical prefixes.
• Coding medical procedures What to code and how to prepare the forms.
• Professional claim information How to set up medical claims for Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance companies, HMOs, PPOs, workers’ compensation and personal injury cases.
• Practice You’ll get plenty of practice doing Medical Coding with personal consultation from your own instructor.

Course content

The World of Health Care

• Daily activities in US medical facilities
• Responsibilities of Medical coders and Billers,
• Career opportunities available to medical coding and billing specialists

Introduction to Medical Terminology: Word Parts

• Root words
• Prefixes and suffixes and learn how to derive word parts from medical terms
• In addition, students practice using a medical dictionary.

Medical Terminology

• Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Medical Terminology: Dividing and Combining Terms
• Abbreviations, Symbols, and Special Terms
• Documentation of Medical Records

Documenting Medical Records

• The importance of documentation in medical records and learn to recognize the various types of dictation formats.
• How healthcare professionals manage medical records.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Muscular System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Cardiovascular System
• Anatomy and Physiology and the ICD-10-CM Code Set
• Blood and Blood-Forming Organs
• Lymphatic System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Urinary System
• Reproductive Systems

Medical Ethics

• Confidentiality with Medical Records
• Insurance Audits
• Legal Concepts Involved

Diagnostic Coding

• Introduction to Diagnostic Coding
• ICD-10 CM Coding Manual Introduction

ICD-10 CM Diagnosis Coding

• Diagnosis Coding Procedures
• Basic Coding Exercises

ICD-10-CM Coding from Infections to Blood Diseases

• Coding of endocrine, nutritional, metabolic, and blood diseases

ICD-10-CM Coding from Mental Disorders to the Respiratory System

• nervous,
• circulatory, and
• respiratory system

ICD-10-CM Coding from the Digestive System to Pregnancy

• Puerperium
• Complications of pregnancy

ICD-10-CM Coding from the Skin to Conditions of the Perinatal Period

• Musculoskeletal system,
• congenital abnormalities
• How to code related diagnoses

ICD-10-CM Coding from Symptoms to Complications

• Coding for injuries
• Poisoning

Z Codes, S Codes, and ICD-10-CM Coding Practicum

• Apply V-codes and
• E-codes in coding situations.

V Codes, E Codes and ICD-9-CM Coding Practicum

• Diagnosis coding knowledge in real-world scenarios.
• Students also learn how to apply V-codes and E-codes in coding situations.

CPT Coding

• Differentiate between CPT and HCPCS codes
• Format of the CPT coding manual &
• Basic steps of CPT coding.

CPT Coding from the integumentary system

• This module helps the learner to understand codes related to the integumentary system Coding Biopsies, skin lesions, excisions, burns, breast procedures and skin grafts.

CPT Coding from the Reproductive Systems to the Operating Microscope

• Procedures related to the endocrine, nervous,
• Visual, and auditory systems
• Coding for microscopic procedures

CPT Coding for Radiology, Pathology, Medicine, and Anaesthesia

• Coding radiology procedures
• Guidelines and coding information for pathology and anesthesia

CPT Coding Evaluation and Management Services

• Documentation guidelines and evaluation
• Management level sections and modifiers.

Comprehensive CPT Evaluation and Management

• Coding auditing process &
• Encounter forms usage in Coding specialist’s work.

Comprehensive Surgery Coding

• CPT codes specific to surgery.

Musculoskeletal Coding.

Digestive System Coding.

Urology and Reproductive system coding.

Pulmonology and Cardiovascular coding.

CPT Coding for Radiology, Pathology

Anaesthesia Coding

HCPCS Coding

• Associations, websites, continuing education, and certification options
• Importance of Coding Charges and Research

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