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Study time will vary widely per individual.)  \nCourse Length: 12 Weeks  \nClass Hours: Days/Times Per Week: Online course meeting are held on Fridays 6-9:30 p. m., Classroom  \nmeetings are held Mondays and Thursdays 6-9:30 p. m. (Est)  \nCertificate of Completion Issued: Yes  \nCourse Description: The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT®, ICD-10-CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPC certification examination.  \nCourse Objectives:  \n• Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books  \n• Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines  \n• Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes  \n• Identify the information in appendices of the CPT® code book  \n• Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services  \n• Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes  \n• List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes  \n• Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services  \nCourse Content:  \n• The Business of Medicine  \n• Review of Anatomy  \n• Overview of ICD-10-CM  \n• Applying the ICD-10-CM Guidelines  \n• Accurate ICD-10-CM Coding  \n• Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and Modifiers  \n• Integumentary System  \n• Musculoskeletal System  \n• Respiratory System  \n• Cardiovascular System  \n• Hemic & Lymphatic Systems, Mediastinum, Diaphragm  \n• Digestive System  \n• Urinary System and Male Genital System  \n• Female Reproductive System and Maternity Care & Delivery  \n• Endocrine System and Nervous System  \n• Special Senses (Ocular and Auditory)  \n• Anesthesia  \n• Radiology  \n• Pathology & Laboratory  \n• Evaluation & Management Services  \n• Medicine  \n• Mid-term Exam  \n• Final Exam  \nMethods of Evaluation:  \nThe instructional methods used include reading assignments, practice exercises and other assignments, audio/video lectures (online course), chapter review exams, and a final exam. 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