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Medical Coding Part 1: ICD 10 and 11 Coding for Beginners
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Medical Coding Part 1: ICD 10 and 11 Coding for Beginners

Master Medical Coding, ICD, CPC, RCM & Medical Billing – Beginner’s Guide to Certified Professional Coder Skills
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Created byRCM Academy
Last updated 8/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of medical coding and its role in medical billing and RCM (Revenue Cycle Management).
  • Master the structure, conventions, and guidelines of ICD-10-CM and ICD-11 coding systems.
  • Assign accurate diagnosis codes for multiple disease categories, including infectious diseases, neoplasms, and endocrine disorders.
  • Apply official coding guidelines to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement.
  • Connect coding practices to CPC certification preparation and professional medical coder skills.
  • Interpret healthcare documentation to identify correct ICD codes for real-world scenarios.
  • Avoid common coding mistakes that lead to claim denials and delays in medical billing.
  • Build a strong foundation to advance toward becoming a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or other coding certifications.

Course content

19 sections • 88 lectures • 5h 6m total length

  • Introduction to Medical Coding3:52
  • The Healthcare Ecosystem & Key Players3:53

    Map the healthcare ecosystem and key players regulating medical coding, including AMA, CMS, and WHO; learn how coders translate diagnoses into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for billing.

  • 3 Common Terminology & Ethical Considerations3:47

    Master medical coding terminology and ethics to ensure accurate claims, prevent fraud, and protect patient data using terms like nec, nos, and modifiers such as -25.

Requirements

  • No prior medical coding or medical billing experience needed.
  • Interest in learning ICD-10 and ICD-11 coding step-by-step.
  • Basic English reading skills.
  • Computer or device with internet access.
  • Optional: ICD-10-CM manual for extra practice.

Description

Are you ready to start your journey into the world of medical coding and build the skills needed to become a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)? This beginner-friendly course is your step-by-step introduction to ICD-10 and ICD-11 coding — even if you have no prior experience.

In this beginner-focused course, you’ll:

  • Understand the role of medical coding in healthcare – Learn how coding supports medical billing, RCM (Revenue Cycle Management), insurance claims, and healthcare data accuracy.

  • Master ICD coding fundamentals – Explore the structure, conventions, and guidelines for ICD-10-CM and ICD-11, so you can accurately assign diagnosis codes for various medical conditions.

  • Code for multiple disease categories – Gain hands-on practice coding for infectious diseases, neoplasms, endocrine disorders, mental health conditions, injuries, pregnancy, circulatory and respiratory diseases, and more.

  • Apply official coding guidelines – Understand how to interpret and apply ICD coding rules to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper claim processing.

  • Connect coding with CPC exam prep – Learn foundational skills that align with CPC certification requirements, helping you take the first step toward becoming a certified medical coder.

  • Link medical coding to medical billing – See how your coding work translates into claims, reimbursements, and revenue cycle efficiency.

  • Work with real-world coding scenarios – Practice identifying diagnoses from documentation, assigning the correct ICD code, and avoiding common coding errors.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to apply ICD-10 and ICD-11 codes, understand their role in medical billing and RCM, and take your first big step toward CPC certification and a successful career as a medical coder.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners interested in starting a career in medical coding and learning ICD-10 and ICD-11 from scratch.
  • Aspiring Certified Professional Coders (CPC) preparing for CPC certification and entry-level coding roles.
  • Medical billing and RCM professionals who want to strengthen their coding knowledge to improve claim accuracy.
  • Healthcare administration students seeking a foundational understanding of medical coding systems.
  • Current medical coders looking to refresh or upgrade their skills in ICD-10-CM and ICD-11 coding guidelines.
  • Nurses, medical assistants, and clinical staff who want to better understand diagnosis coding in daily workflows.
  • Healthcare data analysts and compliance staff aiming to ensure accurate and compliant diagnosis coding.
  • International learners planning to enter the medical coding field and seeking a globally recognized foundation.

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