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Medical Coding

Code Right. Bill Right.

Learn medical coding from anatomy basics to ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS code sets. This programme prepares students for careers in hospital billing, insurance claims, and healthcare data management — a stable, high-demand field globally.

12 Sessions
3 Certifications
Expert Mentors
100% Project-Based

What you'll learn

Understand human anatomy and medical terminology for coding
Apply ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines
Assign CPT and HCPCS codes for professional and outpatient services
Code for Evaluation & Management (E&M) services
Understand insurance claims and reimbursement process
Use medical coding software and EHR systems
Comply with HIPAA regulations and coding ethics
Prepare for CPC (AAPC) certification exam

Course curriculum

Introduction to Medical Coding

  • What is Medical Coding and Why It Matters
  • Healthcare Revenue Cycle Overview
  • Types of Medical Codes — Diagnosis and Procedure
  • Medical Coding Career Pathways
  • Overview of ICD, CPT and HCPCS Code Sets

Medical Terminology & Anatomy

  • Body Systems Overview
  • Medical Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words
  • Anatomical Terminology and Directional Terms
  • Organ Systems and Their Functions
  • Using Medical Terminology in Coding

ICD-10-CM Coding — Diagnosis Codes

  • ICD-10-CM Structure and Organisation
  • ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding
  • Coding Conventions — Includes, Excludes1, Excludes2
  • Principal Diagnosis and Additional Codes
  • Coding from Physician Notes and Discharge Summaries

ICD-10-PCS Coding — Inpatient Procedures

  • ICD-10-PCS Structure and 7-Character Code Format
  • Root Operations and Their Definitions
  • Coding Medical and Surgical Procedures
  • Coding Obstetrics, Administration and Imaging
  • ICD-10-PCS Coding Exercises

CPT Coding — Outpatient Procedures

  • CPT Code Book Structure and Sections
  • Evaluation and Management (E&M) Coding Guidelines
  • Surgery CPT Codes — Integumentary, Musculoskeletal
  • Radiology, Pathology and Laboratory CPT Codes
  • Medicine and Anaesthesia CPT Coding

HCPCS Level II Coding

  • Introduction to HCPCS Level II Codes
  • Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coding
  • Drug Codes and Injectable Administration
  • Ambulance and Transport Codes
  • HCPCS Modifiers and Their Uses

Specialty Coding

  • Cardiology Coding
  • Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Coding
  • Oncology Coding
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology Coding
  • Paediatric Coding Specifics

Evaluation & Management (E&M) Coding

  • History, Examination and Medical Decision Making
  • 2021 AMA E&M Guideline Updates
  • Outpatient and Inpatient E&M Levels
  • Coding from Clinical Documentation
  • E&M Auditing and Compliance

Medical Billing & Insurance Claims

  • Medical Billing Process Overview
  • CMS-1500 and UB-04 Claim Forms
  • Insurance Types — Medicare, Medicaid, Private
  • Claims Submission and Denial Management
  • Prior Authorisation and Referrals

EHR Systems & Coding Software

  • Introduction to Electronic Health Records
  • Using Encoder Software for Coding
  • EHR Navigation — Epic and Cerner Overview
  • Abstracting Data from Medical Records
  • Quality Data and Coding Accuracy

HIPAA Compliance & Coding Ethics

  • HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
  • Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Coding Ethics and Compliance Guidelines
  • Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Medical Coding
  • OIG Compliance Programme Basics

Capstone Coding Project & CPC Exam Prep

  • Complete Patient Record Coding Exercise
  • Mock CPC Exam Practice
  • AAPC CPC Exam Registration and Tips
  • Medical Coding Resume and Job Preparation
  • Career Pathways in Medical Coding and Billing

Certifications you'll earn

Certificate of Training
Certificate of Internship
Certificate of Excellence

24/7 Mentor Support + Placement Assistance

Get help from experienced industry mentors whenever you need it. Placement guidance is built into every programme.

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