Principles of Coding

Before you code another claim, improve your understanding of the rules of coding and documentation. This course is an essential coding primer with detailed instruction and workbook exercises to quickly improve coding proficiency and accuracy. Get a comprehensive look at the complete reimbursement process for physician services. Receive hundreds of professional tips and guidelines that will make you a more efficient, versatile, and accurate coder.

This program is designed to help coders, auditors, providers, clinical, and practice staff involved in learning or reviewing the basics of all aspects of medical coding. Consultants, compliance officers, and office managers may also benefit.

Before you code another claim, improve your understanding of the rules of coding and documentation. This course is an essential coding primer with detailed instruction and workbook exercises to quickly improve coding proficiency and accuracy. Get a comprehensive look at the complete reimbursement process for physician services. Receive hundreds of professional tips to make you a more efficient, versatile, and accurate coder. 

Course Overview

• A comprehensive look at ICD-10 diagnostic coding, CPT®, HCPCS Level II coding systems
• Use the language of coding to tell the story of the patient encounter
• Maximize productivity when you learn to use your coding books more effectively
• Learn the importance of documentation and proper code selection 

Participants will gain excellent comprehension in all the following areas:

• What payers want and why
• The role of each coding language and how they fit together
• Proper use of the CPT® & ICD-10-CM code books
• Review guidelines for selecting the appropriate level of E/M service
• How to read a source document
• How to locate a code from the index
• Definition of a new patient vs. established patient
• Understand the principles and importance of medical record documentation
• How to apply prolonged service codes for office and other outpatient services
• Benefits of basic medical terminology knowledge
• Tips for appending modifiers appropriately
• Valuable guidelines/conventions of coding that apply to all coders regardless of specialty
• Steps for coding unlisted procedures 

Improve coding proficiency and accuracy with this essential coding primer course that includes a full walk-through of outpatient physician services reimbursement and hands-on coding practice exercises.

For maximum benefit and full participation, self-provided current CPT® and ICD-10-CM coding books are required to complete hands-on coding exercises.