
Explore ICD-10-CM conventions and general coding guidelines, including NOS/NEC, code sequencing, acute and chronic conditions, sequela and manifestation codes, and the steps to locate and apply the correct codes.
Learn how icd-10-cm diagnoses are categorized by body systems, recognize infectious disease codes starting with b or a, use mnemonics, and eliminate wrong answers to save exam time.
Goals for Section 3
1. Learn More About Basic ICD 10 CM Coding
2. Practice looking up diagnoses to obtain an ICD-10-CM Code
3. Learn how to select main terms
4. Learn conventions and general coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM
5. Bring you one step closer to ICD-10-CM coding mastery
Learn to recognize ICD-10-CM categories on site using AMC techniques, mastering the 22 tabular categories, and improving exam speed with on-site memory aids and practice quizzes.
Explore outpatient ICD-10-CM coding with section four guidelines, mastering first-listed code selection, code sequencing, and handling signs, symptoms, and coexisting conditions through practical examples.
Download the RFE Chart. The AMCI Chief Reason for the Encounter chart (RFE) chart is a First-Listed general UHDDS guideline chart that aids coding students in selecting the correct first-listed code in the setting of multiple diagnoses.
Explore ICD-10-CM basics with category recognition, terminology hierarchy, and outpatient guidelines, learning to identify main terms, distinguish signs from diagnoses, and select the first listed code to support medical necessity.
Move on to medical terminology with a basic overview, building on your ICD-10-CM review, and complete lectures, handouts, exercises, and a final quiz to reinforce essentials.
Goals for Section 6 Class
1. How to look up procedure codes
2. Level I codes
3. Level II codes
4. Level III codes
Learn to look up CPT codes in the index, verify them in the body chapters, and apply guidelines and sequencing to accurately code procedures using the CPT manual.
Explore the three-step CPT coding method—look up, verify, and confirm guidelines—through hands-on exercises coding procedures such as kidney abscess drainage and hydration, featuring codes like 50020, 96360, and 64600.
Master CPT basics, including category one, two, and three codes, their structure and guidelines, index lookup, and Chun notation, then apply through practical coding scenarios.
Learn HCPCS level II coding and modifiers through hands-on practice with injections and drugs, and navigate the table of drugs, index, and tabular list for accurate coding.
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)