Course Description
This is your chance to find out what it’s really like to be a medical coder.
In this course, you’ll learn exactly what medical coders do daily. You’ll learn
to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for any
disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure. As you explore a career
in medical coding, you’ll also explore each of the main systems of the human
body-integumentary (skin), musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular,
gastrointestinal, and endocrine, outlining the medical terminology, conditions,
diseases, injuries, treatments, and procedures you will see most often in each
of these systems.
Along the way, you will see numerous real-world examples and coding
exercises to help you begin using your coding tools in conjunction with your
analytical skills to come up with just the right choices to describe any medical
situation. As you explore a career in medical coding, you’ll get all the handson
experience and knowledge you need to begin your career with confidence.
Check it out because this might just be a great career choice for you!
Course code: 2024FC CE BE24 WZ001
TO REGISTER:
- Call 1-866-463-6652 with the registration code
- Email studenthelp@nlc.bc.ca
- Visit us on campus
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are not included in enrollment.
A CPT Manual, Professional Edition, and an ICD-10-CM Manual are required for this course.
Please note: Current manuals are not encouraged, but books published within the past five years work very well.
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