Online Class: Medical Terminology for Medical Coders
This medical terminology course for medical coders covers the medical terminology used by professional medical coders in today's healthcare industry.

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Course Description
This medical terminology course for medical coders covers the medical terminology used by professional medical coders in today's healthcare industry. We'll start with the very basics of medical terminology, reviewing word roots, prefixes, and suffixes that make up medical words. We'll then move on to each body system where we'll work on recognizing and defining their related medical terms. This comprehensive review of medical terminology will not only benefit those new to medical terms used in medical coding, but also act as a refresher for those already experienced in medical coding. So join us today!
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- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Medical Basics
This lesson will identify basic body systems, medical terms, and vital signs; distinguish between symptoms and disease; determine the specialty of care by identifying the meaning of the word root and much more.
101 Total Points
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Medical Terminology for Medical Coders
Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz: Medical Basics
Lesson 2: Basic Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
This lesson will define word roots, prefixes, and suffixes; provide an understanding of how to analyze and construct medical terms from their component part and much more.
100 Total Points
Lesson 2 Video
Lesson discussions: Health Careers
Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz: Basic Word Roots
Lesson 3: Human Body Orientation
This lesson will define anatomy and physiology, recognize anatomic position, familiarize students with planes of the body, equip students with the ability to locate parts of the body based on the descriptive orientation terms, and much more.
100 Total Points
Lesson 3 Video
Complete Assignment: On-line Research
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam: Human Body Orientation
Lesson 4: The Human Body in Health and Disease
This lesson will recognize terms related to the pathology of cells, tissues, and glands; types of disease, and modes of disease transmission; recognize different medical specialties and specialists; and much more.
100 Total Points
Lesson 4 Video
Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz: The Human Body in Health and Disease
Lesson 5: The Cardiovascular System
The Cardiovascular System.
35 Total Points
Lesson 5 Video
Complete Assignment: On-line Research
Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz: The Cardiovascular System
Lesson 6: Cardiovascular System Continued
Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
Describe the heart in terms of chambers, valves, heartbeat, and blood supply.
Identify and describe the three different types of blood vessels.
Identify the major components of the blood.
120 Total Points
Describe the heart in terms of chambers, valves, heartbeat, and blood supply.
Identify and describe the three different types of blood vessels.
Identify the major components of the blood.
120 Total Points
Lesson 6 Video
Complete Assignment: Heart Procedures
Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz: Cardiovascular System Continued
Lesson 7: The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System.
11 Total Points
Lesson 7 Video
Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz: The Digestive System
Lesson 8: Digestive System Continued
Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
Identify and describe the major organs and structures of the digestive tract.
Define digestive related word parts.
Build and analyze medical terms with word parts presented. 137 Total Points
Identify and describe the major organs and structures of the digestive tract.
Define digestive related word parts.
Build and analyze medical terms with word parts presented. 137 Total Points
Complete Assignment: Gastroenterology Procedures
Assessment: Lesson 8: Digestive System Continued
Lesson 9: The Lymphatic System
The Lymphatic System.
35 Total Points
Lesson 9 Video
Complete Assignment: Plural Formation
Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz: The Lymphatic System
Lesson 10: The Musculoskeletal System
The Musculoskeletal System.
Additional lesson topics: Leg cramps and medical coding
10 Total Points
Lesson 10 Video
Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz: The Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 11: Musculoskeletal System Continued
Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the muscular and skeletal systems.
Describe the different joint types.
Recognize and define terms related to muscle movements and ident 120 Total Points
Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the muscular and skeletal systems.
Describe the different joint types.
Recognize and define terms related to muscle movements and ident 120 Total Points
Lesson 11 Video
Complete Assignment: Fracture Types
Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz: Musculoskeletal System Continued
Lesson 12: The Nervous System
Introduction to the Nervous System.
Additional lesson topics: Leg Cramps
10 Total Points
Lesson 12 Video
Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz: Nervous System
Lesson 13: The Nervous System Continued
Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
Describe the major structure and functions of the nervous system.
Identify the major divisions of the nervous system.
Recognize and define common pathologies and diagnostic and treatment procedure 60 Total Points
Describe the major structure and functions of the nervous system.
Identify the major divisions of the nervous system.
Recognize and define common pathologies and diagnostic and treatment procedure 60 Total Points
Lesson 13 Video
Complete Assignment: Deciphering a Procedure Report
Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz: The Nervous System Continued
Lesson 14: The Respiratory System
Introduction to the Respiratory System.
10 Total Points
Lesson 14 Video
Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz: The Respiratory System
Lesson 15: Respiratory System Continued
Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
Identify the organs and other structures of the respiratory system.
Build and analyze medical terms with word parts.
Define and spell the disease and disorder, diagnostic, surgical, and complemen 127 Total Points
Identify the organs and other structures of the respiratory system.
Build and analyze medical terms with word parts.
Define and spell the disease and disorder, diagnostic, surgical, and complemen 127 Total Points
Lesson 15 Video
Complete Assignment: Respiratory Procedures
Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz: Respiratory System
Lesson 16: The Skin and Sense Organs
Introduction to the skin and sensory organs.
8 Total Points
Lesson 16 Video
Assessment: Lesson 16 Quiz: Skin and Sense Organs
Lesson 17: The Integumentary System
Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
Identify organs and structures of the integumentary system.
Identify and define associated word parts.
Build and analyze medical terms with word parts from Quick Medical Terminology 1.
34 Total Points
Identify organs and structures of the integumentary system.
Identify and define associated word parts.
Build and analyze medical terms with word parts from Quick Medical Terminology 1.
34 Total Points
Lesson 17 Video
Complete Assignment: Skin Surgery
Assessment: Lesson 17 Quiz: Integumentary System
Lesson 18: Male and Female Reproductive Systems
In-depth look of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems.
390 Total Points
Lesson 18 Video
Complete Assignment: Maternity Care and Delivery
Complete Assignment: Decipher Radiologist Report
Assessment: Lesson 18 Exam: Midterm Review
Lesson 19: Endocrine System, Urinary System
Let's study the Endocrine System and Urinary System.
11 Total Points
Lesson 19 Video
Assessment: Lesson 19 Quiz: Endocrine and Urinary Systems
Lesson 20: The Genitourinary Systems
Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
Describe the major functions of the urinary and reproductive systems.
Name and describe the structures of the urinary and reproductive systems.
Recognize and define terms related to the pathology, 115 Total Points
Describe the major functions of the urinary and reproductive systems.
Name and describe the structures of the urinary and reproductive systems.
Recognize and define terms related to the pathology, 115 Total Points
Lesson 20 Video
Complete Assignment: Urinary System procedures
Assessment: Lesson 20 Quiz: The Genitourinary Systems
Lesson 21: Examination and Instrumentation
This lesson will describe the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation; and identify and understand various instruments utilized in a physical examination as they relate to specific body parts.
80 Total Points
Lesson 21 Video
Assessment: Lesson 21 Quiz: Examination and Instrumentation
Lesson 22: Final Exam
Final Exam
118 Total Points
Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Assessment: The Final Exam Part 1
Assessment: The Final Exam Part 2
1832
Total Course Points
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Lesson 1- Medical Basics
- Lesson 2- Basic Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
- Lesson 3- Human Body Orientation
- Lesson 4- The Human Body in Health and Disease
- Lesson 5- Body System Basics
- Lesson 6- Examination and Instrumentation
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

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Course Title:
Medical Terminology for Medical Coders
Course Number:
7550370
Lessons Rating:
4.6 / 5 Stars
(4,580 votes)
Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
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Availability:
This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Last Updated:
August 2022
Course Type:
Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value:
1.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation:
Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy:
Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method:
Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor:
Diana Wilson, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPCO, CPPM, CPC-I
Syllabus:
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Course Fee:
$115.00 U.S. dollars
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Student Testimonials
- "I really enjoyed this course and the instructor was great. Very quick to answer emails and helpful with all my questions and concerns." -- Danielle E.
- "This class was amazing and definitely loved all the information. Very well put together and easy to follow course. Thank you!" -- Danielle S.
- "I think this course was very, very helpful. It's been a while since I have had this type of class and it was really challenging and it brought me up to date with some of the medical terminology." -- Linda W.
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