| Online Class: Integumentary System Coding Workshop | The focus of this course for the experienced coder is to gain additional knowledge in specialty coding. More than 150 coding scenarios for coding skin diseases and disorders and related procedures are provided to help the student continue his/her knowledge in the field of medical coding. For the less advanced student, it is a course that would help gain knowledge of coding guidelines as implemented in the coding industry and to build confidence and speed when assigning codes. This course will discuss the Integumentary System with focus on the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding manuals. Medical Terminology relating to the Integumentary System is also covered.
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Course Description This self study medical coding course will discuss the Integumentary System with focus on the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding manuals. Medical Terminology relating to the Integumentary System is also discussed to educate the student on this subject. The class will bring knowlege to students that want to pursue their knowledge when working for a Dermatologist or a Family Practioner. The focus of this course for the experienced coder is to gain additional knowledge in specialty coding involving the skin. More than 150 coding scenarios for coding skin diseases and disorders and related procedures (CPT 10000 series) are provided to help the student continue his/her knowledge in the field of medical coding. For the less advanced student, it is a course that would help gain knowledge of coding guidelines as implemented in the coding industry and to build confidence and speed when assigning codes.
This self-paced class taught by Diana Wilson, CPC, CMC, provides material for students with prior coding knowledge using the ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 Coding Manuals. Upon course completion students will have: 1. Reviewed medical terminology in relation to the Integumentary System. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding techniques.
3. Understand the alphabetic and tabular structures of Volumes 1 and 2 of the ICD-9 book and the CPT-4 10000 series, with emphasis on the Integumentary System.
4. Be able to look up codes and learn the process of using coding books when coding diseases involving the Integumentary System.
5. Identify both primary and principal diagnoses.
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to correctly sequence codes and have a thorough understanding and knowledge when coding disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
Course Lessons Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
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