Medical Coding Fundamentals

Overview

This flagship program introduces medical terminology, coding guidelines, and structured practice so learners can read clinical documentation and assign codes with increasing confidence. Sessions are led by working coding professionals and every module closes with case practice and a review discussion, which makes it suitable for beginners and career changers.

Learning outcomes

• Explain the purpose of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS in healthcare documentation
• Apply foundational coding guidelines to common outpatient scenarios
• Interpret clinical notes to identify reportable services and diagnoses
• Use structured practice to check accuracy and documentation gaps
• Prepare a personal study plan for further certification review

Curriculum

Who this is for

• Students and recent graduates
• Career changers exploring healthcare
• Working professionals seeking a structured introduction

Prerequisites

• Comfort with English reading and computer-based learning
• No prior coding credential is required

Certification information

Includes exam-oriented review (independent certification not awarded by this program)

Career opportunities

• Entry-level coding support roles (employer-dependent)
• Further study toward professional coding credentials
• Adjacent paths in billing, CDI, or healthcare operations

Role titles vary by employer. This list is educational, not a placement guarantee.

Instructor

Medical Coding Faculty

Coding faculty for ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS

Coding sessions are led by working medical coding professionals. Teaching follows the same order used on the job: read the documentation, identify what is reportable, apply the guideline, then explain the reasoning behind the code selected. Every module ends with case practice and a review discussion so learners can defend their answers, not just recall them.

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