AMCI Introduction to Medical Coding - i2MC (Part 1)
What you'll learn
- Learn basic ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines
- Application of basic ICD-10-CM codes
- Learn basic CPT/HCPCS Level II coding and guidelines
- Application of basic CPT/HCPCS Level II codes
Requirements
- There are no educational pre-requisites for this course.
- This course can be taken on a PC or mobile device
- Students will need medical coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II (2019 and newer) *Medical Coding Manuals are essential for this class
- *This is a basic instructional course. Upon completion of this course, students are ready to begin advanced instructions (independently) or take a course
Description
Absolute medical Coding Institute (AMCI) lead instructor, Mrs. Jay who is also the AMCI curriculum director, will provide students with basic instruction on ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II Coding. Upon completion of this course, students should have a good foundation to build a solid understanding of medical coding. Also, upon completion of this course, students are ready to begin preparation for the national medical coding exams.
Learn the fundamentals from one of the industry's best. In this course you will learn: ICD-10-CM coding with basic ICD-10-CM guidelines, CPT Coding with basic CPT coding guidelines, and HCPCS level II with basic HCPCS level II guidelines. All code sets will give students opportunities to apply to practice. Finally, this course includes basic medical terminology. This is a comprehensive fundamentals course.
*AMCI students have among the highest medical coding exam passer rating in the country, however this is course is an introduction course. This course is not comprehensive enough for coding certification exam preparation for the leading medical coding certifications. Students will need advanced medical coding training to sit for the CPC or CCS coding certifications.
The US bureau of labor statistics projects medical billing and coding profession is growing at a faster rate than most professions, and likely to continue growing over the next 10 years.
Who Should Take the Introduction to Medical Coding Course (i2MC)?
Individuals interested in entering the field of medical coding.
Those seeking to explore if medical coding is the right career path for them.
Beginners in medical coding looking to establish foundational knowledge.
Individuals in need of a refresher course at the beginner's level.
The following textbooks are required for this course, we recommend used texts if you are just trying to determine if medical coding is for you:
ICD-10-CM ( 2022 - 2025)
CPT (2022-2025
HCPCS Level II (2022-2025)
Who this course is for:
- This course is for beginners to current medical coders. (All levels of medical coding learners)
- This course works well with other coding programs that do not have a basic coding component.
- This course is for those who would like to learn about medical coding before making a large investment of time and money
- This course is for those who need a comprehensive medical coding fundamentals course.
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 1,017 Reviews
- 5,641 Students
- 3 Courses
Camille “Mrs. Jay” Jackson, is one of the founder’s and curriculum director for Absolute Medical Coding Institute (AMCI). Mrs.Jay has authored three exam preparation manuals published annually since 2016 called the Test Taking Techniques™ , and has developed innovative learning curriculum and techniques to enable all levels (novice to professional), and types of learners (visual, auditory, and tactile) to pass medical certification exams. Mrs. Jay has a knack for training anyone who has a desire to learn to pass the rigorous Certified Professional Coder exam (CPC®) through AAPC, and the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) exam through AHIMA.