05/31/2013 - Introduction
Hello Class! Welcome to the Instroduction to ICD coding. In this abbreviated course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of medical coding. You will start with learning the history and purpose of medcial coding. You will then move on to learnign the organization of medical codes for the 5 major body systems and other coding systems. Finally you will learn the role that coding plays in the healthcare reimbursemet cycle. The purpose of this course is to provie you with fundamental knowledge of the medcial coding systems in order to prepare you for your ICD, CPT and advanced coding courses, where you will learn and develop your skill of coding.
On this journey, I will be you instructor for the course. My contact email is linked on the communicaiton section of the homepage, I will respond to all corresponces within 24 hours and telephone or Skype meetings are available by appointment. Each week you will have a Unit to cover with conains seperate modultes within them, You will have a discussion forum that accompanies each course. and an assessment at the end of each Unit with a final comprehensive assessment at the end of Unit 4. To start, let me suggest that you download a copy of the Syllabus, and begin planning your completion of this introuctory course. Welcome, and let the journey begin! -Stacie
Hello Class! Welcome to the Instroduction to ICD coding. In this abbreviated course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of medical coding. You will start with learning the history and purpose of medcial coding. You will then move on to learnign the organization of medical codes for the 5 major body systems and other coding systems. Finally you will learn the role that coding plays in the healthcare reimbursemet cycle. The purpose of this course is to provie you with fundamental knowledge of the medcial coding systems in order to prepare you for your ICD, CPT and advanced coding courses, where you will learn and develop your skill of coding.
On this journey, I will be you instructor for the course. My contact email is linked on the communicaiton section of the homepage, I will respond to all corresponces within 24 hours and telephone or Skype meetings are available by appointment. Each week you will have a Unit to cover with conains seperate modultes within them, You will have a discussion forum that accompanies each course. and an assessment at the end of each Unit with a final comprehensive assessment at the end of Unit 4. To start, let me suggest that you download a copy of the Syllabus, and begin planning your completion of this introuctory course. Welcome, and let the journey begin! -Stacie