MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Intent: To gain the tools necessary for accurately spelling, pronouncing, and relating the correct medical terms of the structures and functions of the human body, as well as the major disease processes, diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations, drugs and treatment modalities.

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Intent: To learn the structures and functions of the human body, to understand homeostasis and the physiology of the cellular, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and digestive systems.

PATHOLOGY/PHARMACOLOGY
Intent: To gain knowledge of the pathologic processes affecting the organs and tissues of the human body. Emphasis is placed on etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, therapy and prognosis of diseases. The students attain knowledge of basic pharmacology through the use of numbered core concepts that are organized according to body's systems and diseases.

HEALTH CARE DATA CONTENT STRUCTURE/LEGAL/ETHICS
Intent: To gain fundamental knowledge of patient and healthcare recordkeeping, different types of data, sources, use and users of data. Confidentiality and quality of data will be presented, as well as legal and ethical considerations.

HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Intent: To learn the historical development of healthcare delivery systems. The student will be introduced to healthcare financing, regulatory agencies and organizations, and treatment technology.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS
Intent: To introduce the concepts of computer technology related to healthcare and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing and retrieving healthcare data. Basic overview of databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calendaring and communication, and presentation software.

BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE ICD-9-CM CODING
Intent: To develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and procedural codes. The courses will include the validation of coded clinical information, sequencing and case mix/severity of illness data.

ADVANCED ICD-9-CM CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY
Intent: To apply the student's mastery of coding skills to learning the principles and philosophy of coding logic. The student will be challenged by more complex diagnoses and procedures. The student will choose the best codes based upon knowledge of coding guidelines, as well as understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology. To introduce the student to different reimbursement methodologies, including the Prospective Payment System on Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), managed care, and other third party payers. The student will be exposed to concepts of the Case Mix Index and maintenance of the "Charge Master." Exposure to computerized encoding systems including logic based encoding software and automated code book software systems.

BASIC CPT/HCPCS CODING
Intent: To introduce the general principles of CPT and HCPCS coding systems. The class will cover the historical background, structure and organization of the systems, and the application of coding and regulatory guidelines. Course will include basic coding assignments by using CPT and HCPCS Level II codes.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CPT/HCPCS CODING & REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY
Intent: Introduction to principles of the Classification of Evaluation and Management Services and Documentation Guidelines. The course will cover higher-level examples of CPT/HCPCS coding assignments and an overview of APCs/RBRVS/ASC reimbursement methodology. Students are exposed to computerized encoding systems including logic based encoding software and automated code book software systems.

MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES AND REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY
Intent: To provide basic education in the components of healthcare documentation and medical office management used to support the reimbursement functions with a specialized focus on billing procedures.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Intent: To provide the student with coding experience in a hospital, clinic or other healthcare setting.

HOMEWORK LINK
homework@codemedschool.com