Medical Coding Training Course

Course Description

Filipino Academy Medical coding course 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 coder training, exam preparation, exams and continuing education all from a source you trust – the largest medical coding organization in the world. This medical coding training is comprehensive and designed to not only prepare you for examination but to act as a springboard for continued career success.

Careers:

Medical coders work in every type of health care facility, including doctor’s offices, surgery centers, hospitals and health care systems. Some experienced coders have the ability to work at home through an employer or as a contract worker. Coding requires extraordinary detail.

Learning Outcomes:
    • Learn the steps in the medical coding process
    • Discover the different methods of medical coding
    • Find a thorough overview of CPT codes in medical billing
    • Enrich your knowledge of the medical billing and insurance claims process
    • Familiarise yourself with the common billing and coding mistakes and how to avoid them

If you’re seeking to become a qualified medical billing and coding specialist and work in the healthcare industry, then our courses are for you! The focus of our Medical Coding courses is to teach you medical coding, including various strategies and techniques for comprehending the correct codes and principles of medical coding.

Course Outline

This module offers an overview of the medical coding field, including medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

This module covers how to assign codes to medical diagnoses using the ICD-10-CM coding system.

This module teaches how to code medical procedures using the CPT coding system.

This module covers how to assign codes to medical services and equipment using the HCPCS Level II coding system.

This module covers the guidelines and regulations for medical coding, including compliance and regulatory issues.

This module teaches how medical coders impact healthcare reimbursement, including fee-for-service, value-based payments, and risk adjustment.

This module covers how electronic health records (EHRs) are used in the medical coding field.