ICD-10 Medical Coding Certificate – Online

ICD-10 is an upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system that, by law, must be implemented throughout the healthcare industry by October 1, 2015. This new coding system is radically different from the version currently in use.

Gain comprehensive training in diagnostic and procedural coding, using the ICD-10-CM (diagnostic) and ICD-10-PCS (procedural) coding manuals. This course includes detailed instructions for using the coding manuals, understanding the coding guidelines, and accurately applying the ICD-10 coding steps. Learn about the impact of the coding changes on medical coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology. There are more than 40 quizzes and exams for diagnoses and procedures by body system to test your knowledge and understanding. All materials included.
 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the structure of an ICD-10-CM code and navigate the coding manual
• Abstract diagnostic statements from the medical record and differentiate between term types in the coding manual
• Identify and apply the steps required to code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding manuals
• Describe layout, characters, and guidelines of the ICD-10-PCS
• Understand the differences and similarities between related root operations and apply the general and root operation-specific guidelines for the ICD-10-PCS

Prerequisite: Students should have some knowledge of medical terminology. Education in anatomy and physiology is also recommended but not required. This program is for anyone in the healthcare industry who wants to master medical coding and/or the ICD-10 code set. Coding experience is not required.
 

Requirements: This course can only be taken on a PC. This program is not Mac compatible. Internet connection and a personal email account are required. This program is compatible with Windows XP and later operating systems and IE 7 and later browsers.

Materials included:
Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: A Worktext
ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
ICD-10-PCS Expert
 

View the course syllabus
 

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You will receive a password and log-in information via email within 3-5 business days of registering for this course. Course materials are included and will be mailed to you within 10 business days. You have 6 months to complete this course. You must make an 70 or higher as your final grade to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion. There are no refunds for this course.
 

If you have questions about this course, please contact the online coordinator at 470-578-6693 or online@kennesaw.edu.

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