Medical Coding and Billing
Medical coding is the process of translating healthcare diagnoses, procedures, and medical services into universal medical codes that everyone in the healthcare industry can understand. Medical coders review patient charts, identify diagnoses, treatments, and services, and then assign specific numerical codes to each.
These codes are often derived from standardised systems such as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). These codes serve as a crucial bridge between healthcare providers and insurance companies. They ensure accurate billing, facilitate insurance claim processing, and provide valuable data for research and quality improvement.
In essence, medical coding is the backbone of the healthcare billing process. It ensures that healthcare providers are properly reimbursed for their services, patients are billed correctly, and insurance claims are processed efficiently.
What Do Medical Coders Do?
Medical coders play a crucial role by reviewing medical records to assign appropriate codes. Their work ensures that healthcare providers are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. Physicians, hospitals, and insurance companies rely on accurate coding to receive accurate compensation, making medical coding professionals highly valued in the industry.
Scope of a Medical Coder
A medical coding career is one of the fastest-growing in the healthcare industry today. With the integration of information technology, the demand for medical coding professionals is rapidly increasing. Medical coders and billing professionals work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurance firms, and healthcare IT companies.
The medical coding industry is booming, particularly in India, as the country has become the preferred outsourcing destination for medical coding services by US and UAE healthcare providers. Medical coding companies offer attractive salary packages, with an average range of 2 to 4.5 lakhs per annum. This career also serves as a stepping stone to higher-level positions in medical office management and other healthcare administration roles.
Steps to Becoming a Medical Coder
- Step 1: Take Medical Coding Training from a recognised medical coding institute.
- Step 2: Pass the Medical Coding Exam.
- Step 3: Become an AAPC-Certified Coder by maintaining AAPC membership.
- Step 4: Start working as a medical coder and gain verified experience.
- Step 5: Maintain your certification through Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Medical Coding Course Overview
Anton’s MediCode offers a comprehensive medical coding course that combines both academic and clinical education. Our medical coding training covers inpatient and outpatient coding, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the CPC/COC/CIC certification exams.
Students will learn essential topics, including:
- Health record content
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Disease processes, treatments, medical supplies, and implants
This course prepares graduates for medical coding jobs in hospitals, clinics, healthcare IT companies, and insurance firms. Our curriculum meets the approval criteria of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), making it a recognized medical coding course in Kerala. Graduates will be qualified to sit for the CPC exam, gaining credentials such as CPC, COC, or CIC.
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
Mr Ajay
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.
Abhi
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
Ms Sajmi
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.
GADHA G KARTHA
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.
Alex Sebastian
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