Medical Coding

Medical Coding

Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. The diagnoses and procedure codes are taken from medical record documentation, such as transcription of physician's notes, laboratory and radiologic results, etc.

Steps To Becoming a Medical Coder

• Step 1: Take Medical Coding Training from recognised institute
• Step 2: Pass Medical Coding Exam
• Step 3: Become and Maintain AAPC Membership
• Step 4: Start working as medical coder and verify your experience
• Step 5: Maintain Certification Through Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Topics Covered

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Terminology. Pre-fix, Suffix, Abbreviations
• All human systems
• ICD-10 CM
• Introduction to medical coding
• Structure & conventions
• General Coding guidelines
• Chapter specific guidelines
• CPT-4: Procedure Coding
• Evaluation and Management Coding