Language: English
Short Description: The Medical Coding Program prepares learners for entry?level employment and national certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)—a critical role at the heart of healthcare operations. Medical coders translate clinical services into standardized codes that support accurate reimbursement, compliance, and health record integrity. Offered through our accredited school partners, this all?inclusive program provides comprehensive training in anatomy, medical terminology, and industry?standard coding systems, with no additional materials or purchases required.
Instructor Description: Though this course is self-paced, it is supported by a client adviser. Client advisers are available to answer student questions and monitor student progress to ensure completion of the course. Motivating and encouraging students, the client adviser gives students inspiration to succeed.
Certification: After completing this program learners will be prepared to sit for the AAPC's Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Included in the program tuition is a voucher for the certification exam, one year membership fee to AAPC, and the recommended CPT, ICD, and HSPCS manuals (included manuals are AAPC approved for use during the certification exam).
Requirements
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 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)
• Adobe PDF Reader
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Lesson 1
Module 1: Medical Terminology
Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology
Module 3: Medical Practice Foundations
Module 4: In-depth medical coding
Module 5: Obstetrics and Gynecology
ICD-10
Module 1 - ICD-10-CM Structure
Module 2 - General Guidelines
Module 3 - Chapter Guidelines Part I
Module 4 - Chapter Guidelines Part II
Module 5 - Practice Scenarios
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