Medical billing and coding play a vital role in healthcare by ensuring accurate patient records, clear communication, and proper reimbursement for services. This course introduces learners to the financial and administrative processes within medical practices, providing the foundational knowledge and hands‑on skills needed to code medical services, process insurance claims, and support efficient healthcare operations.
Module 1: Introduction to the Medical Coding Profession
Module 2: Medical Coding Certifications
Module 3: Professional Organizations and Membership
Module 4: Career Advancement Through Certification
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
Explain the relationship between healthcare services, billing, and coding
Describe the structure and purpose of the healthcare and insurance industries
Use ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS manuals to identify accurate medical codes
Apply the alphabetic index and tabular list to code diagnoses correctly
Complete basic insurance claims and understand third‑party reimbursement processes
Prepare insurance forms, track unpaid claims, and respond to claim denials
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.