Professional Medical Coding Certification

About the course

To provide students with a practical foundation in medical coding, with emphasis on CPT guidelines, coding rules, commonly used CPT codes, modifiers, code-book navigation, and basic CPC exam preparation. Students will be provided with presentation slides (PPTs), study materials, practice questions, coding exercises, case studies and full-length mock examinations.

Course Modules

1. Medical Coding Fundamentals

• Medical coding concepts
• CPT, ICD-10-CM & HCPCS overview
• Medical terminology & anatomy basics
• Code-book structure and navigation

2. CPT Coding Guidelines

• CPT conventions and instructions
• Category I, II & III codes
• Add-on codes
• Separate procedures
• Bundling & unbundling
• Documentation and medical necessity

3. E/M Coding

• E/M concepts
• Office & outpatient services
• MDM and time
• Common E/M coding guidelines

4. Surgical & Procedural Coding

• Surgical package
• Common surgical guidelines
• Integumentary
• Musculoskeletal
• Respiratory
• Cardiovascular
• Digestive
• Genitourinary
• Nervous system
• Eye & ENT

5. Radiology, Pathology/Lab & Medicine

• Commonly used CPT services
• Professional & technical components
• Diagnostic procedures
• Injections, vaccines & infusions

6. Modifiers & Common Coding Rules

• Common CPT modifiers
• Modifier 25, 26, 50, 51, 52, 53 & 59
• Modifier application
• Common coding errors

7. ICD-10-CM & HCPCS Basics

• Diagnosis code selection
• Basic ICD-10-CM guidelines
• HCPCS Level II overview
• CPT–ICD-10 relationship

8. Practical Coding & CPC Readiness

• Case-based coding
• Commonly used CPT practice
• Code selection exercises
• CPC-style questions
• Exam approach and time-management guidance

Course Outcome

Students will develop a strong foundation in CPT coding and general medical coding principles, understand commonly used coding practices, and gain basic preparation for further CPC examination study.