Prerequisites
Knowledge of medical terminology as well as some understanding of accounts receivable management, coding, billing, revenue cycles and reimbursement is recommended, but not required.
The changes in the diagnostic and procedural coding format and structure are so significant that this course can be used as an introduction to coding for those looking for future employment, and to instruct current medical coders in the differences and impacts of the diagnostic and procedural coding systems.
The intended audience for this program is anyone in the healthcare industry who needs (or wants) to know what changes are in store for ICD and the impacts to providers of care and healthcare facilities. This course presents a comprehensive overview of the significant changes in both diagnostic and procedural coding and detailed information on the impacts of the coding changes to medical coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology.
ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation
GES 110 -- 200 hours
Prerequisites/Audience
Prerequisites
Knowledge of medical terminology as well as some understanding of accounts receivable management, coding, billing, revenue cycles and reimbursement is recommended, but not required.
The changes in the diagnostic and procedural coding format and structure are so significant that this course can be used as an introduction to coding for those looking for future employment, and to instruct current medical coders in the differences and impacts of the diagnostic and procedural coding systems.
The intended audience for this program is anyone in the healthcare industry who needs (or wants) to know what changes are in store for ICD and the impacts to providers of care and healthcare facilities. This course presents a comprehensive overview of the significant changes in both diagnostic and procedural coding and detailed information on the impacts of the coding changes to medical coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology.
