Medical Coding and Billing
Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. The diagnoses and procedure codes are taken from medical record documentation, such as transcription of physician’s notes, laboratory and radiologic results, etc.
What Medical Coders do?
Medical coders spend their days reviewing medical records to assign these codes and ensure that the health care providers they support are properly reimbursed for services. Physicians and hospitals depend on accurate coding to receive proper reimbursement, making the role of the coder a valued one.
Scope of Medical Coder
Medical coding career has been termed to be an important one in the present healthcare industry and also is among the fastest developing industry, when compared to other Indian industries. Because the Medical Coding Industry has met the cutting edge of information technology which has opened several channels towards placements in the healthcare field. Medical billing and coding professionals work in every medical office, clinic, hospital and insurance firm, or health care IT companies, making relevant contributions towards the delivery of quality healthcare reimbursement revenue. These opportunity has highly boomed the Indian healthcare IT industry as the US, and UAE healthcare providers ranked India first for their Outsourcing Medical Coding Services. Medical Coding Companies offers average of 2 to 4.5 lakhs per annum. Furthermore, it is stated to be a wonderful stepping stone to a much more lucrative, better level career in regards to medical office management.
Steps to becoming a Medical Coder
- Step 1: Take Medical Coding Training from recognised institute
- Step 2: Pass Medical Coding Exam
- Step 3: Become and Maintain AAPC Membership
- Step 4: Start working as medical coder and verify your experience
- Step 5: Maintain Certification Through Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Course overview
The Medical Coding Certificate program of Anton’s Medicode Academy provides academic and clinical education in inpatient and outpatient coding, including required courses in health record content, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease process, treatments, medical supplies and implants. The program prepares graduates to perform medical coding functions in various health care facilities. The program adhere to the American Academy of Professional Coders Association’s ( AAPC) approval criteria for coding certificate programs. Students completing this certificate will be qualified to sit for the AAPC exam CPC/COC/CIC credentials.
Topic of the course
Medical terminologies Anatomy &Physiology of
Blood System
Lymphatic system
cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Reproductive system
Musculoskeletal system
Digestive system
Endocrine system
EENT
Nervous system
Urinary system
Integumentary system
Procedures
Medical
Surgical
Diagnostic
Pathological condition
ICD Coding
Introduction to ICD- 10 CM
Infections and parasitic diseases
Neoplasm
Endocrine, nutritional, metabolic diseases
Blood and blood forming organs
Mental disorders
Nervous system and sense organs
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Genitourinary system
Complications of pregnancy and abortions
Skin and subcutaneous
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue
Congenital anomalies
Perinatal period conditions
Signs and symptoms
Injuries, poisoning and complications
CPT Coding
Introduction to CPT
Evaluation and Management
Anesthesia
Surgery (6 chapters)
Radiology
Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine
Modifiers
Volume 3 (Procedures) (Hospital procedures)
HCPCS Coding
Medical Supplies
Medical Implants
Medical Billing & Reimbursement
HIPAA
Revenue Cycle Management
Insurance Types and Plans
Claim Forms
Revenue Codes
Reimbursement Methodologies
Data Management and Quality
Data Privacy and Security
Others
Software Training
Soft skill training – communicative English skill training
Interview preparation
Resume preparation
Mock Test
ICD-10
CPT
HCPCS
Medical Coding Guidelines and Compliance
AAPC Exam Preparation
We Provides 15 days Exclusive Exam preparation for the below certification which are conducting by AAPC
Our Students work with
+ 150 Companies
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Share the amazing things “Classes are excellent and well understanding.The staff is friendly and approachable. They helped me to achieve a good job in a reputed company. I strongly recommend this institute to everyone
Hey there! If you're looking for a career in medical coding, let me tell you about my experience with Antons Medicode. Neethu Miss provided top-notch training, and now I'm rocking it as a medical coder in the UAE! Trust me, Antons Medicode is the Best Medical Coding and Scribing Institute in Kerala.
Anton’s provide the best CPC Exam preparation with updated mocks and time management tips. They follow AAPC’s updated textbooks and maintain good quality in teaching. Though we had online classes for 3 months, we used to have a mindset that classroom lectures are more effective. But my mentor and her fabulous training team arranged online sessions in such a way that I could crack my CPC exam with 85% marks and got a job in UA
My experience at Anton's Medicode, Angamaly Branch has been unforgettable from the start. The relationship between the faculities and students is very cordial, which gave me the opportunity to excel in my area of interest. They provide the best training classes and CPC exam preparing sections. And I'm delighted with my CPC outcome. Thanks to Anton's Medicode.
It was a life-changing experience for me. I enjoyed every moment of it. I am very satisfied with the course; it met my expectations. The tutors were really supportive and friendly. I am really grateful to them. As per the study materials, it's really useful and has an upgraded version. All were brilliantly exposed to me in a friendly environment. The tutors were always ready to help me with my doubts. I'm personally suggesting Anton's Medicode to all who are looking for a career in medical coding. I really want to thank Neethu Mam and my trainers for all their support.