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Detailed Syllabus Medical Coding

The detailed syllabus outlines an 8-week medical coding training program covering medical terminology, anatomy, ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 diagnostic coding, CPT and HCPCS procedural coding, case studies, and mock and final exams. Week 1 introduces healthcare systems and the role of coding. Weeks 2 covers anatomy and medical terminology. Weeks 3-4 focus on ICD diagnostic coding. Weeks 5 covers CPT procedural coding. Week 6 includes HCPCS coding. Weeks 7-8 include case studies, mock exams, and a final comprehensive exam. The goal is to train students in clinical documentation, medical coding, billing and reimbursement.

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Detailed Syllabus Medical Coding

The detailed syllabus outlines an 8-week medical coding training program covering medical terminology, anatomy, ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 diagnostic coding, CPT and HCPCS procedural coding, case studies, and mock and final exams. Week 1 introduces healthcare systems and the role of coding. Weeks 2 covers anatomy and medical terminology. Weeks 3-4 focus on ICD diagnostic coding. Weeks 5 covers CPT procedural coding. Week 6 includes HCPCS coding. Weeks 7-8 include case studies, mock exams, and a final comprehensive exam. The goal is to train students in clinical documentation, medical coding, billing and reimbursement.

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DETAILED SYLLABUS OF MEDICAL CODING TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Introduction to US Healthcare 1 Hour


 Healthcare in India and US
 Patient, Provider and Payers Relationship
 Importance and significance of coding in today’s world

2. Anatomy, Terminology and Pathophysiology 8 Hours


 Terminology – Root word, suffix, prefixes, combining forms
 Human body – Anatomical Position, Body Cavities
 Dermatology
 Ophthalmology
 Otorhinolaryngology
 Pulmonology
 Cardiology
 Gastroenterology
 Genitourinary system
 Gynaecology and Obstetrics
 Orthopaedics
 Endocrinology
 Immunology, Lymphatics, and Hematology

3. ICD-9-CM 24 Hours
 History, Volumes
 Conventions
 General Coding Guidelines
 Chapter Specific Guidelines
 Infections and Parasitic Diseases
 Neoplasms
 Endocrine, Nutritional and metabolic diseases, and immunity disorders
 Diseases of blood and blood forming organs
 Mental disorders
 Diseases of Nervous system
 Diseases of Sense organs
 Diseases of Circulatory System
 Diseases of Respiratory system
 Diseases of Digestive system
 Diseases of Genitourinary system
 Complications of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium
 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
 Diseases of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
 Congenital anomalies
 Certain Conditions originating in the perinatal period.
 Injury and Poisoning
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 External causes of Injury – E-codes
 Supplementary classification of factors influencing health status and contact with
health services – V-codes.

4. Current Procedural Terminology 15 Hours


 Introduction to CPT
 Category I to Category III
 Six sections of CPT in Detail-
o Evaluation and Management
o Anesthesiology
o Surgery
o Radiology
o Pathology and Laboratory
o Medicine
 Significance of Parent codes
 CPT Modifiers
 Symbols and significance
 Alphanumeric codes overview of categories II and III

5. HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) 2 Hours


 Introduction to HCPCS
 Significance and Usage
 Types of HCPCs
 Modifiers Level II HCPCS

6. Case Studies 4 Hours


 Case study 1
 Case study 2
 Case study 3
 Case study 4
 Case study 5
 Case study 6
 Case study 7
 Case study 8
 Case study 9
 Case study 10

7. Mock Tests 6 Hours


 Mock Test 1
 Mock Test 2

8. Comprehensive Final Examination 8 Hours


(Please note: The exact duration of each class/topic can vary depending on class strength and
learning speed)

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