Medical Coding - CPC and Healthcare Documentation Training

Name: Medical Coding - CPC and Healthcare Documentation Training
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Medical Coding Fundamentals to Advanced: ICD-10-CM, CPT, E/M Services & HCPCS Level II, CPC Certification for Success.

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Created byArbab Majeed

Last updated 5/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand the role and responsibilities of professional medical coders in healthcare organizations.
Build a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology for accurate code selection.
Explain healthcare reimbursement systems, insurance types, and the revenue cycle.
Apply HIPAA regulations, privacy rules, and compliance standards in coding practice.
Navigate and use the ICD-10-CM codebook efficiently.
Assign accurate diagnosis codes for common diseases, injuries, poisonings, and external causes.
Navigate and interpret the CPT codebook, symbols, notes, and conventions.
Apply CPT modifiers to report special circumstances and distinct services.
Understand coding guidelines for radiology, anesthesia, pathology, and laboratory services.
Apply Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding principles using documentation and medical decision making.
Interpret provider documentation and abstract key coding information.
Ensure coding accuracy to support proper claims submission and reimbursement.
Prepare for medical coding certification exams aligned with standards from AAPC

Course content

6 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 26m total length

Introduction to the Medical Coding Profession and AAPC Standards3:54
Translate physician notes into standardized medical codes to support accurate reimbursement and public health insights. Adhere to AAPC standards and ethics to ensure uniform classification and regulatory compliance across healthcare.
Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Foundations for Coders3:26
Decode medical terminology built from roots, prefixes, and suffixes; then apply anatomy and physiology to assign accurate, compliant codes using anatomy-based codebooks and clinical documentation analysis.
Overview of Healthcare Reimbursement Models and Insurance Types3:49
Explore how healthcare reimbursement drives payments through fee-for-service, value-based care, capitation, and bundled payments, and compare commercial and government payers within the revenue cycle.
HIPAA Regulations, Privacy Rules, and Provider Compliance Frameworks3:51
Master HIPAA privacy and security rules to protect PHI, apply minimum necessary disclosures, and implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards with audits, training, and compliance frameworks.

Structure, Format, and Organization of the ICD-10-CM Codebook3:50
Master the ICD-10-CM codebook by starting in the alphabetic index and verifying in the tabular list, using notes, inclusion terms, and exclusions to achieve accurate, compliant codes.
Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for General Coding and Sequencing3:39
Diagnostic Coding Frameworks for Infectious, Neoplastic, and Endocrine Diseases3:46
Diagnostic Coding Frameworks for Injury, Poisoning, and External Causes3:44

Organization and Format of CPT Category I, II, and III Code Sets3:51
Master the CPT code set organized into categories I, II, and III for reporting. Category I covers standard procedures, Category II tracks quality data, and Category III captures emerging technologies.
CPT Formatting Rules, Symbols, and Global Surgery Package Definitions3:41
Master CPT formatting rules and symbols, including indentation, standalone versus indented codes, and add-on codes, and understand the global surgery package with its preoperative day, intraoperative procedure, and postoperative window.
Application and Mechanics of CPT Modifiers for Professional Services3:48
Master CPT modifiers to add context to primary codes in outpatient reporting. Compare pricing versus statistical modifiers and examine modifiers 25 and 59, emphasizing documentation and compliance.
Understanding HCPCS Level II Coding Formats and National Modifiers3:53

Coding Guidelines and Frameworks for the Integumentary System3:42
Master the integumentary surgery coding framework for outpatient reporting, including benign and malignant lesion excisions, wound repairs, and adjacent tissue transfers, with precise lesion diameter measurement and strict unbundling avoidance.
Coding Guidelines and Frameworks for the Musculoskeletal System3:37
Coding Guidelines and Frameworks for the Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems3:48
Learn respiratory and cardiovascular coding guidelines, distinguishing open vs endoscopic airway procedures, CABG graft procurement details, and selective vascular catheterization by highest-order vessels, with component coding and collaborative team considerations.
Coding Guidelines for Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm Systems3:37

Coding Guidelines and Frameworks for the Digestive and Urinary Systems3:34
Master digestive and urinary system coding guidelines by identifying precise sites and depths. Apply modifiers for multiple interventions and select open versus minimally invasive approaches, with provider queries as needed.
Coding Guidelines for Male, Female Reproductive, and Endocrine Systems3:40
Master the coding guidelines for male reproductive, female reproductive, and endocrine procedures. Distinguish surgical approaches, hysterectomy details, global maternity care bundles, and thyroidectomy nuances with cross-checking notes.
Coding Guidelines and Frameworks for the Nervous, Ocular, and Auditory Systems3:51
Master nervous, ocular, and auditory coding guidelines by identifying exact anatomy and surgical approach, from nerve blocks to cataract surgery techniques and cochlear implants, ensuring precise, compliant claims.
Coding Guidelines for Radiology Services and Modality Frameworks3:42
Master outpatient radiology coding by identifying modality and site, ensuring precise final reports, applying contrast rules, and using split billing modifiers 26 and tc for compliant billing.

Frameworks and Medical Decision Making in Evaluation and Management Services3:52
Master evaluation and management coding by balancing medical decision making across problems, data, and risk to determine the four levels of complexity or time-based coding, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Guidelines and Documentation Rules for Anesthesia Coding3:49
Master anesthesia coding by documenting time units and base units that align with the surgical site. Apply ASA physical status modifiers and add-on codes for qualifying circumstances to ensure reimbursement.
Structure and Organization of Pathology and Laboratory Coding3:49
Master the structure of pathology and laboratory coding by analytical methodology and panel reporting. Distinguish qualitative from quantitative testing and verify surgical pathology complexity for compliant documentation.

Requirements

No prior experience in medical coding is required
An interest in healthcare administration, coding, billing, or reimbursement is recommended.
A willingness to learn medical terminology, anatomy, and coding guidelines in detail.

Description

This course contains the use of Artificial Intelligence.

It's an Unofficial Course.

This comprehensive Medical Coding Masterclass is designed to provide a complete, step-by-step education in professional medical coding using the industry-standard code sets ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II. Whether you are a beginner exploring a career in healthcare administration or an experienced healthcare professional seeking to strengthen your coding expertise, this course will equip you with the practical knowledge and coding frameworks used in real-world clinical and reimbursement settings.

You will begin by building a strong foundation in the medical coding profession, including the role of coders in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and insurance organizations. The course introduces essential medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology concepts that enable accurate interpretation of clinical documentation. You will also learn how healthcare reimbursement systems work, including common insurance plans, payer structures, and the financial impact of coding accuracy. Important regulatory topics such as HIPAA, patient privacy, and healthcare compliance are covered to ensure you understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of coding professionals.

The course then provides in-depth training in ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding. You will master the structure and organization of the ICD-10-CM codebook, apply official coding guidelines, and understand sequencing rules for principal and secondary diagnoses. Special attention is given to coding common disease categories, including infectious diseases, neoplasms, endocrine disorders, injuries, poisonings, and external causes.

Next, you will explore CPT procedural coding in detail. You will learn how the CPT codebook is organized, how to interpret coding symbols and notes, and how to correctly assign Category I, II, and III codes. The course explains CPT modifiers and their use in reporting special circumstances, as well as HCPCS Level II codes for supplies, medications, and non-physician services. You will gain confidence in coding procedures across all major body systems, including integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, ocular, and auditory systems.

In addition to surgical coding, the course covers radiology, anesthesia, pathology and laboratory services, medicine section codes, and Evaluation and Management (E/M) services. You will learn modern E/M coding principles, including medical decision making and documentation requirements, enabling you to accurately code office visits and other professional services.

Throughout the course, complex coding concepts are explained using clear, structured frameworks that make learning easier and more practical. By the end of the program, you will understand how to analyze provider documentation, apply official coding guidelines, assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, and support proper reimbursement while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This course is an excellent resource for students preparing for coding certification exams, including those aligned with standards promoted by organizations such as AAPC and AHIMA. It is also highly valuable for medical billers, healthcare administrators, nurses, and other professionals involved in clinical documentation, claims processing, and revenue cycle management.

By completing this course, you will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue opportunities in medical coding, healthcare reimbursement, compliance, and auditing, while building a strong foundation for long-term success in the healthcare industry.

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Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to start a career in medical coding and healthcare administration.
Students preparing for medical coding certification exams aligned with AAPC
Medical billers who want to expand their skills into diagnostic and procedural coding.
Healthcare administrators and revenue cycle professionals seeking a deeper understanding of coding and reimbursement.
Nurses, medical assistants, and other allied health professionals who work with clinical documentation.
Physicians and practice managers who want to improve coding accuracy and compliance.
Insurance claims professionals and utilization review staff involved in reimbursement and adjudication.
Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists and compliance officers.
Auditors who review coding quality and regulatory adherence.
Anyone interested in learning ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, HIPAA, and healthcare compliance from beginner to advanced level.

Medical Coding - CPC and Healthcare Documentation Training

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Foundations of Medical Coding and Healthcare Compliance4 lectures • 15min

ICD-10-CM Coding Structure and Official Guidelines4 lectures • 15min

CPT Coding Fundamentals and Modifiers4 lectures • 15min

CPT Surgical Coding Frameworks - Part 14 lectures • 15min

CPT Surgical Coding Frameworks - Part 24 lectures • 15min

Evaluation and Management, Pathology, and Medicine Services3 lectures • 12min

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