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Developed to provide an advanced look into the world of medical coding and auditing, our Medical Inpatient Auditing Associate program explores essential applications and real patient cases that explain coding services. We also cover medical terminology.
Medical Terminology: An Overview
Medical terms can be complex, confusing and difficult to memorize. By understanding the origins of the words and their building blocks - such as roots, prefixes and suffixes, the terminology will make sense and be easier to use in everyday settings such as doctor’s offices, labs, pharmacies, hospitals and clinics. This course is structured to help you break down commonly used terms and understand how medical terminology relates to body parts, diseases and procedures.
Medical Coding
Medical Coding is listed as one of the fastest growing professions in allied health. The medical industry is experiencing a tremendous demand for individuals with knowledge of medical office operations, which includes diagnostic and procedural coding. Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from one of the most trusted programs in the field! This Medical Coding course is practical and shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems by providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, this course offers complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system. No other course on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding systems in one course!
Prerequisite: Solid knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology. If you do not know Medical Terminology or Anatomy & Physiology you can take one or both of our additional courses.
Medical Inpatient Auditing
Developed to provide an advanced look into the world of medical coding and auditing, our Medical Inpatient Auditing course explores essential applications and real patient cases that explain coding services. Hands-on physician documentation is provided to help develop essential auditing knowledge and skills. Our course is divided into chapters that cover ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. We explore codes for evaluation and management services, medicine, radiology, pathology and laboratory, surgeries, and anesthesia.
Prerequisite: Solid knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical Coding. If you do not know Medical Terminology or Medical Coding you can take one or both of our additional courses.
** Course Subject to Change.
Medical Terminology: An Overview
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the foundation of medical terminology
- List functions of major body systems such as skeletal, muscular and sensory
- Recall how your blood vessels, lymph nodes and heart work together
- Recognize the fundamentals of the body’s endocrine system, central nervous system and the male and female reproductive systems
Medical Coding
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the core elements of the ICD-10-CM coding system
- Recognize the conventions and guidelines of the ICD-10-CM coding system
- List the conventions and guidelines of the HCPCS coding system
- Define the fundamental uses and guidelines of the CPT coding system
- Recall the use of modifiers and evaluation and management services (E/M)
Medical Inpatient Auditing
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify types of service and diagnosis codes, how to use modifiers, and how to use the audit form
- Recognize the key components of E/M and medicine coding
- Recall terminology for positions and placements and types of services for radiology, pathology, and laboratory
- Describe coding aspects for surgical procedures and body systems
- Identify base units and modifiers related to coding for anesthesia
Prerequisite: Solid knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical Coding. If you do not know Medical Terminology or Medical Coding you can take one or both of our additional courses.
Medical Terminology: An Overview
Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 1
Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
Module one will take a look at the basics of body anatomy and organization, the foundation of medical terminology and why words are structured the way they are. We will look at the relationship between Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes and everyday pronunciation.
- History of Medical Terminology
- Applying Different Rules of Pluralization
- Deconstructing Medical Words
- Pronunciation and Everyday Usage
- Organization of the Body
Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 2
Bones, Muscles, Skin and Sensory
Module two discusses the major body systems such as skeletal, muscular and sensory and their root terminology. We will cover how systems function together and how they correlate to the overall health of the human body, as well as pathology, diseases and conditions that affect these systems.
- Terminology of the Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary and Sensory Systems
- Skeletal Diseases and Pathology
- Classes and Types of Muscles
- Skin Layers and Conditions
- Anatomy of Eyes, Ears and Nose
Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 3
Heart, Lungs and Gastrointestinal
Module three covers how your blood vessels, lymph nodes and heart all work together, as well as how the respiratory system and organs of the digestive system function. We will also recognize the proper way to diagnose gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions according to the specific body part.
- The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
- Veins, Arteries and Blood Flow
- Organs of the Digestive System
- Gastrointestinal Diseases and Pathology
- Respiratory Terminology and Diagnostic Tests
Medical Terminology Module 4
Hormones, Nerves, Urinary and Reproductive
Module four discusses the fundamentals of the body’s endocrine system, the central nervous system and the male and female reproductive systems. We will also cover easy methods and simple phrases for memorizing medical terms through study guides and tips and tricks.
- Endocrine System and Hormone Functions
- Parts of the Central Nervous System
- Urinary Tract Functions
- Male Reproductive Systems
- Female Reproductive Systems
Medical Coding
Medical Coding Module 1
Overview of ICD-10-CM
- Reimbursement, HIPAA and Compliance
- Basic Structure of the Medicare Program
- Improvements to the ICD-10-CM
- ICD-10-CM Format
- Mapping
- Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
- Unconfirmed Diagnosis
- Z Codes
- Chronic Diseases
- Therapeutic Services
Medical Coding Module 2
Using ICD-10-CM
- Accurate Coding
- Alphabetic Index and Tabular List
- Level of Specificity
- Integral Conditions
- Multiple Coding
- Chapter Specific Guidelines Chapters 1-10
- Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
- Diseases of the Nervous System
- Diseases of the Circulatory System
- Diseases of the Respiratory System
Medical Coding Module 3
Chapter-Specific Guidelines
- Diseases of the Digestive System
- Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
- Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
- Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium
- Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings
- Injury and Poisoning
Medical Coding Module 4
CPT, HCPCS and Modifiers
- The Purpose of the CPT Manual
- Updating the CPT Manual
- CPT Manual Format
- Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
- History of National Level Codes
- Updating the HCPCS Manual
- National Physician Fee Schedule
- CPT Modifiers
Medical Coding Module 5
E/M Services and Anesthesia
- Contents of the E/M Section
- Three Factors of E/M Codes
- Various Levels of E/M Service
- An E/M Code Example
- Using the E/M Codes
- Documentation Guidelines
- Types of Anesthesia
- Anesthesia Section Format
- Formula for Anesthesia Payment
- Concurrent Modifiers
Medical Coding Module 6
Surgery Guidelines and Integumentary System
- Surgery Section
- Notes and Guidelines
- Special Reports
- Separate Procedure
- Surgical Package
- Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
- Burns
- Destruction
- Breast Procedures
Medical Coding Module 7
Musculoskeletal and Respiratory Systems
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Application of Casts and Strapping
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopy
- Accessory Sinuses
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Bronchi Lungs and Pleura
Medical Coding Module 8
Cardiovascular, Hemic, Lymphatic and Digestive Systems
- Cardiovascular Coding in the Surgery Section
- Cardiovascular Coding in the Medicine Section
- Cardiovascular Coding in the Radiology Section
- Hemic and Lymphatic Systems
- Mediastinum and Diaphragm
- Lips
- Vestibule of Mouth
- Salivary Glands and Ducts
- Pharynx, Adenoids and Tonsils
- Intestines
Medical Coding Module 9
Urinary, Reproductive and Genital Systems
- Urinary System
- Male Genital System
- Intersex Surgery
- Reproductive System Procedures
- Male and Female Genital Systems
- Maternity Care and Delivery
Medical Coding Module 10
Endocrine System, Eye, Ocular Adnexa and Radiology
- Nervous System
- Auditory System
- Operating Microscope
- Radiology Terminology
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Breast Mammography
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Radiation Oncology
Medical Coding Module 11
Pathology/Laboratory, Medicine and Inpatient Coding
- Organ or Disease Oriented Panels
- Therapeutic Drug Assays
- Urinalysis, Molecular Pathology and Chemistry
- Immunizations
- Gastroenterology
- Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Medication Therapy Management Services
- Differences between Inpatient and Outpatient Coding
- Present on Admission (POA)
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Medical Inpatient Auditing
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 1
Evaluation and Management Services
- Hospital Inpatient Services
- Diagnosis Coding
- Consultations and Discharging
- Office and Other Outpatient Services
- Hospital Observation Services
- Neonatal and Newborn Services
- Preventive Medicine Services
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 2
Medicine
- Vaccinations and Immunizations
- Psychiatry
- Dialysis
- Vascular Diagnostic Studies
- Central Nervous System Tests
- Chemotherapy
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Special Services, Procedures, and Reports
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 3
Radiology, Pathology, and Laboratory
- Interventional Radiology
- Diagnostic Radiology
- CAT/CT Scans
- Ultrasound
- Radiation Oncology
- Urinalysis, Molecular Pathology, and Chemistry
- Hematology and Coagulation
- Immunology
- Transfusions
- Microbiology
- Surgical Pathology
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 4
Integumentary
- Debridement
- Lesion Excision
- Skin Tags
- Nails
- Skin Grafts
- Pressure Ulcers
- Breast Procedures
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 5
Cardiovascular
- Arteriosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
- Pacemaker
- Stress Tests
- Myocardial Perfusion Scan
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardioversion
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 6
Digestive and Hemic/Lymphatic Systems
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Hemorrhoids
- Catheters
- Endoscopy Procedures
- Gastritis
- Ulcer
- Hernia
- Polyps
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Cholecystectomy
- Crohn’s Disease
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 7
Musculoskeletal System
- Arthrocentesis
- Fixation
- Excision
- Repair, Revision, and Reconstruction
- Sprains and Strains
- Fractures
- Amputation
- Arthroscopy
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 8
Respiratory
- Enzyme Immunoassay
- Spirometry
- Sleep Studies
- Symptoms, Signs, and ill-Defined Conditions
- Symptoms as Diagnoses
- Pulmonary Stress Test
- Septoplasty and Turbinate
- Thoracentesis
- Tracheostomy
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 9
Urinary, Reproductive and Genital Systems
- Urinary System
- Male Genital System
- Vasectomy
- Reproductive System Procedures
- Male and Female Genital Systems
- Maternity Care and Delivery
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 10
Nervous, Eye, and Auditory Systems
- Craniotomy
- Subdural Hematoma
- Stealth Surgery
- Cranioplasty
- Shunts
- Eye Examinations
- Cataracts
- Photocoagulation
- Ectropion and Entropion
- Epiphora
- Office Services
- Myringotomy and Tympanostomy
Medical Inpatient Auditing Module 11
Anesthesia
- Types of Anesthesia
- Base Units
- Positioning
- Anesthesia Time
- Pain Management
- Obstetrics
- Critical Care
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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Medical Coding
Upon successful completion of our Medical Coding course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the AHIMA national certification exam to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA).** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player