This introductory class to medical will cover the following key topics:
In this overview of medical coding Tiffany will explain what medical coding is and its importance in healthcare. Describe how medical codes are used to translate diagnoses, procedures, and medical services into alphanumeric codes for billing and reimbursement purposes.
Medical Coding Systems: Introduce the main coding systems used in healthcare, including: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. Tiffany also discusses modifiers, medical terminology, and some other key topics.