LESSONS

       LESSON OBJECTIVES

Lesson 1 – Introduction

·         learn about the benefits of self paced learning

·         Understand how this class has been structured for your benefit.

Lesson 2 - English 101

·        gain familiarity with the various components of English Grammar

·        know how to create new words based on English Grammar rules

Lesson 3 - Medical Words

·        understand and identify the components of various Medical Words

·         build new words based on the components

Lesson 4 - Dynamics of Medical

Vocabulary and Word Structure

·         master the concepts of prefixes and suffixes

·         make new medical words based on prefixes and suffixes

Lesson 5 - Body Dynamics

·        learn about body planes, locations of various organs and   movements of various body parts

·         identify and describe the planes, locations and movements.

Lesson 6 - Medical Instruments and Equipments

·        understand the instruments and equipment used in the field of Medicine

·         identify and describe the instruments and equipment used.

Lesson 7 - Medical Specialties and Specialists

·        distinguish between the various specialists working in the field of Medicine

·         differentiate between the specialists and their specialties

Lesson 8 - Diagnostic Medicine

·        distinguish between the various aspects of diagnostic testing and the different diagnostic tests

·         define and describe the diagnostic tests

Lesson 9 - Abbreviations

·        be familiar with the nomenclature systems for writing abbreviations

·        be able to identify and interpret the medical abbreviations

Lesson 10 - Anatomy and Physiology

·         understand the various parts of the Human Anatomy

·         identify and define the body parts and their functions

Lesson 11 - Pharmacology

·        gain familiarity with the different aspects of drug origins, drug nomenclature, drug packaging and specialty drugs

·        understand how to define and differentiate between the various types of drugs and their medicinal usages

LESSONS

          LESSON OBJECTIVES

Lesson 1 - Defining the Codes

·         gain familiarity with types of Coding systems

·         identify and differentiate between the systems

Lesson 2 - The Professional Coder

·        gain an understanding of the coder’s world of work

·        learn about the requisite qualifications and certifications for a Coder

·        understand the coder’s responsibility and the ethics standards for  coding

Lesson 3 - International Classification of Diseases

·        understand the ICD classifications system

·         become well-versed with the ICD Coding References Books

Lesson 4 - General Coding Guidelines

·        gain familiarity with the Two-volume Coding Systems

·         learn the coding procedures for various ailments and conditions

Lesson 5 - Evolution of Current Procedural Terminology

·        master the components of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding Systems

·         realize the importance of correct coding

Lesson 6 - CPT Coding Book Guidelines

·         understand the structure of the CPT Coding Book

·         gain an understanding of the categories

Lesson 7 - Category II, III and Appendices

·        become familiar with the Levels of codes and the Appendices

·         learn to differentiate between the two levels

Lesson 8 - Mastering the Modifiers, Sections and Symbols

·         understand with the concept of Modifiers

·        gain familiarity with the Sections of the CPT Code Book and the Symbols system

Lesson 9 - Evaluation & Management (E/M)

·         understand the concept of Evaluation & Management

·          learn about the components of the E/M Coding process

Lesson 10 - E/M Descriptors

·         know more about the descriptors used in Coding

·        get a comprehensive view of the descriptors in real-time case reports

Lesson 11 - Coding and the Law

·        gain familiarity with the Coding Laws and Conventions

·        realize the importance of the Privacy Standards for the patients