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This is a great, comprehensive online course for those seriously interested in learning the fundamentals of medical coding. | Instructional Content Provided | | 9 | | Organization, Mechanics, Formatting | | 8 | | Originality, Tool Use, Media, Activities | | 9 | | Instructor Expertise | | 9 | | Instructor Participation | | 9 | |
"Very Comprehensive" | Course Difficulty: Difficult
Estimated Length: 4 to 6 weeks
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Course Description As anyone in the medical field can tell you, medical coding and billing might as well be considered a separate language.
In order to decipher it, you’ll have to invest some pretty serious time and effort learning the secrets of medical coding. Fortunately, your efforts won’t be in vain – they'll pay off in dividends. Job opportunities are everywhere! Some schools and programs charge thousands of dollars to train professionals in the art of medical coding and billing. But what if you don't have thousands of dollars to spend? Not everyone can qualify for grants and financial aid packages. Others still can’t take time away from their schedules at work or home to attend traditional classes. What's your situation? Medical coding, which is also known as insurance coding is an increasingly popular field and trained students are always in demand. And unlike so many other careers, that demand isn’t likely to diminish anytime soon. It’s an essential skill that the healthcare industry couldn’t operate without. It not only creates and maintains a unified, Universal language that doctors rely on, but one essential to administrators, insurance companies, lawyers and other officials as well. Whether you’re looking for a new job or simply greater job security, don’t let yourself fall behind. Enrollment is always open, so there’s no reason you can’t get started right now! Editorial Review of Medical Coding 101 Medical Coding 101 is ideal for serious students that can handle the freedom of a virtual, self-paced classroom without falling behind in their studies. In order to succeed, you’ve got to be committed and disciplined. One of the reasons that this course is so demanding is that the field of medical coding is demanding in and of itself. That’s because the medical and healthcare industries aren’t just about patients and diagnoses – it’s also about paperwork. And there’s a lot of that! For every doctor, there are sometimes several hundred patients. And each of those patients has medical histories, insurance plans with all the hoops and loopholes, referrals and much more. And every sheet of paper for every patient will be processed by a medical coder at some point. Don’t let the behind-the-scenes nature of the job fool you – medical coding is vitally important – mandatory even – because it both creates AND maintains a universal language that everyone in the field needs to effectively communicate and get things done. This is a great preparation course that will not only help you enter but excel in the complex and rigorous role of a medical coder. Over the course of 17 in-depth lessons, you’ll immerse yourself in this new language, with all of its quirks and quips. You’ll take a look at issues and questions such as: · What is medical coding? · What is diagnosis coding? · ICD-9-CM: What is it and what does it do? · Reimbursement · Coding practice problems · Procedural terminology · CPT coding · And much, much more! While the completion of this course doesn’t require that you buy any textbooks or class materials, the instructor does have a few recommendations to optimize your success: - A working knowledge of medical terminology (which you can also learn about here at UniversalClass)
- A grasp of the basics of Anatomy and Physiology (also available on UniversalClass)
\We’re not denying it – this course isn’t going to be easy. It’s going to take some work! But it’s more than worth the investment! However, you can get a head start on success by getting started on this class today. Enrollment is open 24/7, so there’s no excuse to put it off any longer!
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