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COMING SOON: "Medical Coding Series (Part III) - How to Code Physician Records Using CPT (with REAL-WORLD Examples!)" - Online Course
This course is the third course in the medical coding three-part series. In Part I, you learned how to assign diagnosis codes in ICD-10-CM. In Part II, you learned how to assign procedure codes in ICD-10-PCS. In Part III, you will learn how to accurately code services, treatments and procedures performed by physicians and other healthcare professionals in the outpatient setting using CPT. You will learn about the format the layout of the CPT manual, and the sections of the CPT manual that you will use to code specific services, treatments, and procedures. You will also learn how to analyze the descriptions for each code in order to accurately bill for each service that the physician or another healthcare professional performs.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you'll learn how to:
Locate procedures in the medical record.
Find the CPT services, treatments, and procedures using the AMA CPT manual.
Accurately verify and assign CPT codes using instructional notes as a guide.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LECTURES ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
The definition of CPT.
The purpose of CPT codes.
The importance of CPT codes.
Storytelling with CPT.
Becoming familiar with your CPT manual.
Categories in CPT: I, II, and III.
Symbols in CPT.
Appendices in CPT.
Finding your CPT codes in the CPT index.
Adding modifiers to your CPT codes.
Examples of commonly used modifiers.
Sections of CPT. You will learn how to code using the following sections and code ranges in CPT:
Evaluation and Management Services (99201-99499)
Anesthesia (00100-01999)
The Surgery Section of CPT (10021-69990)
The Integumentary System
The Musculoskeletal System
The Respiratory System
The Cardiovascular System
The Hemic and Lymphatic System
The Mediastinum and Diaphragm System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Male Genital System
The Reproductive System
The Intersex Surgery System
The Female Genital System
The Maternity Care and Delivery System
The Endocrine System
The Nervous System
The Eye and Ocular Adnexa
The Auditory System
Radiology
Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine
The role of HCPCS in relation to CPT coding
Symbols in HCPCS
Steps for coding in HCPCS
*****All of the above chapters include chapter readings, quick checks, coding exercises, and chapter reviews to help you master the fundamentals of CPT coding!**** EXTRA ADDED BONUS:
Free crossword puzzles to help you remember what you learn about CPT coding.
Free WordFinders to reinforce what you learn.
PLUS ANOTHER ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you continue learning CPT coding after you finish this course.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
COMING SOON: "Medical Coding Series (Part II) - How to Code Using ICD-10-PCS (with REAL-WORLD Examples!)" - Online Course
This course teaches you the basics of coding in ICD-10-PCS. In Part I, you learned the basics of assigning diagnosis codes in ICD-10-CM. In Part II, you will learn how to assign procedure codes using ICD-10-PCS. In order to get the most from the course, you should have completed "Medical Coding Series: Part I - How to Code Using ICD-10-CM (with REAL WORLD Examples!)" or you must have intermediate to advanced level skills in ICD-10-CM coding through on-the-job training in the clinical setting, or another ICD-10-CM course.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn how to:
Assign codes for medical and surgical procedures in the inpatient setting using ICD-10-PCS.
Find the ICD-10-PCS procedure using the ICD-10-PCS coding reference.
Accurately verify and assign ICD-10-PCS codes.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LECTURES ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
The history of ICD-10-PCS.
The goals of the ICD-10-PCS code set.
The characters of an ICD-10-PCS code.
The meaning of ICD-10-PCS characters.
Examples of root operations in ICD-10-PCS coding.
Approaches used to perform a surgical procedure.
The tables in ICD-10-PCS that you will use to assign your codes. You will learn how to use the following tables to assign your codes:
0 - Medical and Surgical
1 - Obstetrics
2 - Placement
3 - Administration
4 - Measurement and Monitoring
5 - Extracorporeal Assistance and Performance
6 - Extracorporeal Therapies
7 - Osteopathic
8 - Other Procedures
9 - Chiropractic
B - Imaging
C - Nuclear Medicine
D - Radiation Therapy
F - Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology
G - Mental Health
H - Substance Abuse Treatment
X - New Technology
*****All of the lectures that pertain to the tables listed above also include "Practice Makes Perfect: You Try It!" coding exercises so that you get a chance to code a variety of medical procedures in ICD-10-PCS****
EXTRA ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you continue learning ICD-10-PCS coding after you finish this course.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
"Medical Coding Series (Part I) - How to Code Using ICD-10-CM (with REAL-WORLD Examples!)" - Online Course
Medical coding is a field that is in very high demand. If you are interested in becoming a medical coder, this course teaches you the basics of coding in ICD-10-CM. In this course, you will learn the steps that you need to take in order to assign diagnosis codes in the clinical setting. Due to the extensive amount of material being covered, ICD-10-PCS, the procedure coding component, is being offered in a separate course entitled, "Medical Coding Series (Part II): How to Code Using ICD-10-PCS (with REAL WORLD Examples!)." A third course, "Medical Coding Series (Part III) How to Code Physician Records Using CPT (with REAL WORLD Examples!)" is also being offered as a separate course, due to the amount of material we will cover. Purchase the three-part medical coding series and learn all areas of coding.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn how to:
Locate diagnoses in the medical record.
Find the ICD-10-CM diagnosis using ICD-10-CM coding references.
Accurately verify and assign ICD-10-CM codes using instructional notes, symbols, and coding conventions as a guideline for assigning your codes.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LECTURES ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
The history of ICD-10-CM.
How ICD-10-CM is organized.
Highlights of conventions and general guidelines for ICD-10-CM coding.
Steps for coding in ICD-10-CM.
The etiology and manifestation convention in ICD-10-CM coding.
How to code acute and chronic conditions.
The structure of the ICD-10-CM code.
How to complete your homework on time.
Multiple coding and combination coding in ICD-10-CM.
Late effects coding in ICD-10-CM.
Additional quick-reference guidelines.
Chapter-specific coding guidelines in ICD-10-CM coding. You will learn how to code using the following chapters and code ranges in ICD-10-CM:
Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99)
Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Chapter 3: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune Mechanism (D50-D89)
Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89)
Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)
Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99)
Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59)
Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95)
Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99)
Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99)
Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)
Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)
Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99)
Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00-O9A)
Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96)
Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations, and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99)
Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99)
Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99)
*****All of the above chapters include "Practice Makes Perfect: You Try It!" coding exercises so that you get a chance to code a variety of medical conditions throughout the course!****
EXTRA ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you continue learning ICD-10-CM coding after you finish this course.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
"How to Use Social Media in Healthcare (with REAL-WORLD Examples!)" - Online Course
Most people don't think about social media in the context of healthcare, but social media can play an important role in your study of the healthcare field, whether you want to become a medical coder, medical transcriptionist, medical assistant, or nurse, for example. If you are entering the medical field, this course will teach you how you can use different social media platforms to increase your knowledge about the healthcare field, gain entry into the field, network with other professionals already in the field, and access employment opportunities in the healthcare field. This course will teach you how to harness the power of social media to move forward in your current or future healthcare career.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you'll learn how to blend your study of healthcare into the following social media platforms:
Facebook.
Twitter.
LinkedIn.
YouTube.
Pinterest.
Skype.
Vimeo.
EXTRA-ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you continue learning how to use social media in healthcare after you finish this course.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
"How to Read Your Own Medical Record (Learn What is in YOUR Medical Files!)" - Online Course
Most people have no idea what is in their medical files. Your medical files may have inaccurate information about your medical diagnoses; incorrect information about your medical surgeries and procedures; history data that you are unaware of; information on your minor children under age 18; and information that your employer may be able to access about you without you knowing about it. This course teaches you not only how to read and review your medical record, but also how to interpret the information that you are reading in your medical record, in order to locate any errors, get them corrected, and then confirm that the errors have been corrected. You will also learn how to obtain a copy of your medical record for free.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn:
The definition of the medical record!
Key pieces of information in your medical record!
The types of reports that contain the key pieces of information in your medical record!
How information is entered into your medical record!
The purpose of your medical record!
Why it is important that your medical record is accurate!
The role of HIPAA law in relation to the privacy and security of your medical record!
How to request a free copy of your medical record!
What to look for in your medical record!
What to do if you find errors in your medical record!
EXTRA-ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you continue learning about your medical record.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
Know what is in YOUR medical files!
Make sure your medical files are accurate and up to date!
Register for this important course today - take charge of your own medical data!
"How to Protect Your Own Medical Identity (in 8 EASY Steps!)" - Online Course
Medical identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. Millions of people are becoming victims of medical identity theft, and don't even know it. Think about this: Imagine that a thief steals your medical identity. Imagine getting bills for doctor visits that you didn't have. Imagine someone else's diagnosis showing up in YOUR medical record. Imagine getting calls from collection agencies for bills that belong to someone else. This amazing course teaches you how to keep thieves from stealing YOUR medical identity and racking up bills under YOUR name. This course shows you 8 things you can do right now to protect your own medical identity.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn:
The difference between identity theft and medical identity theft.
The epidemic of medical identity theft.
The consequences of medical identity theft.
How thieves steal your medical identity.
Six scams that thieves use to steal your medical identity (with a video of a real life horror story about medical identity theft).
How to tell if a thief has stolen your medical identity.
How to protect your medical identity (in 8 EASY steps).
What to do if a thief has already stolen your medical identity.
EXTRA-ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you deal with the stress caused by toxic people in your life.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
Don't become a victim!
Don't let thieves steal YOUR medical identity!
Sign up for this important course today - just a few hours could make the difference between becoming a victim and
keeping your medical identity safe!
"How to Prevent Disease in Your Body (By Eating Fruits and Vegetables!)" - Online Course
Many people know that eating fruits and vegetables are good for the diet, but eating certain types of fruit and vegetables can also lower your risk of getting certain medical diseases and disorders such as cardiovascular disease (protect your heart), diabetes (lower your blood sugar), obesity (lose weight), and diverticular disease (protect your colon health). This course shows you how certain types of fruits and vegetables can help you prevent certain diseases and disorders.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn:
Why fruits and vegetables are a big deal!
The key nutrients in fruits and vegetables!
The types of diseases and medical conditions that can be prevented with fruits and vegetables!
How to shop for the RIGHT fruits and vegetables!
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LECTURES ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
The role of fiber in fruits and vegetables.
The role of folate in fruits and vegetables.
The role of vitamin A in fruits and vegetables.
How eating fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
How eating fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of diabetes.
How eating fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of obesity.
The relationship between fruits, vegetables, and diverticular disease (including a video describing this disease!).
EXTRA-ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you get started right away, including more fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
Take some steps to lower your risk of getting life-threatening medical diseases and disorders
Get Started Right Now! Sign Up Today!
"How to Make Money in Healthcare Working from Home (Full Time!)" - Online Course
Are you interested in working from home full time with salary, 401K, and full benefits? Are you tired of driving to work in the morning? Are you fed up with the office politics and backstabbing? Are you tired of paying for daycare? If you answered "Yes," to any of these questions, then this course is for you. This course shows you how to make money working from home in the healthcare field. With the growth of telecommuting opportunities throughout the world, there are a number of healthcare fields that allow you to make a full-time income working from home. This course gives you the fundamental information that you will need to get started working from home in healthcare.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn about 10 healthcare careers that allow you to work from home:
Medical Transcription.
Medical Coding.
Medical Claims Processing.
Nursing.
Healthcare Teaching.
Medical Writing.
Healthcare Recruiting.
Medical Sales.
Healthcare Customer Service.
Healthcare Consulting.
IN EACH OF THESE CAREERS, YOU WILL LEARN:
The Career Overview
A Real-World Example (How It Works)
How You Make Money
Required Skills
Required Training
Professional Certifications (If Any)
How to Start Right Now
What You Learned About Each Career
You will also get a chance to put yourself in the role of a professional working from home in each career by completing case studies to test what you would do if you worked in each career from your home office! No scams, no get-rich-quick schemes, just REAL work-at-home healthcare careers.
**As a FREE extra-added bonus, sign up today and get EIGHT ADDITIONAL FILES that teach you:
"How to Set Up Your Home Office"
"How to Interview with No Experience"
"How to Avoid Work-at-Home Scams"
"How to Get a Job with No Experience"
"How to Manage Your Time Effectively"
"Where to Find Work-at-Home Jobs"
"How to Develop Your Work-at-Home Action Plan"
"How to Deduct Taxes On Your Home Office"
PLUS ANOTHER FREE BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you start pursuing a career working from home as soon as you finish this course.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS JAM-PACKED COURSE - SIGN UP NOW!
"How to Learn Professionalism in Healthcare (with REAL-WORLD Examples!)" - Online Course
Professionalism in terms of dealing with patients, coworkers, physicians, and other healthcare providers is critical for success in the healthcare field. This course teaches you how to learn professionalism in healthcare. Whether you are a student in healthcare or an experienced healthcare practitioner, this course will teach you what you need to know in order to be a professional in the healthcare setting, as well as how to continue to learn about additional elements of professionalism that apply to your specific role in the healthcare field. It is important to remember that learning does not begin and end with this course. You must continue to learn about new areas in your work as a healthcare professional that require professionalism, areas that may not be covered in this course.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, as a healthcare professional, you'll learn how to:
Be Sincere.
Have Respect.
Safeguard Your Reputation.
Maintain Ethics.
Stay Honest.
Work Well With Others.
Connect Professionalism to Your Personal Life.
Make the Most of Your Internship.
Plan Your Career Path Ahead of Time.
EXTRA-ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you continue learning about professionalism in healthcare after you finish this course.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
"How to Prevent Medical Conditions Caused By TOXIC People in Your Life (and Be Healthier!)" - Online Course
Are toxic family members causing you stress? Are toxic coworkers causing you anxiety? Are you having medical problems caused by dealing with stressful people? Do you want to know the steps you can take to protect your health when dealing with stressful people? If you are tired of dealing with toxic people, and it is causing you to have problems with your health, or you want to avoid having problems with your health due to the stress of dealing with toxic people, then this is the course for you. This course shows you how to avoid toxic people and live a healthier life. If you can't avoid some toxic people, this course will show you how to deal with them when you encounter them. Family outings, business meetings, and other life situations mean potentially running into people that cause us stress. This course will teach you how to minimize or eliminate the stress caused by dealing with toxic people.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn:
The definition of 'toxic'!
The situations where you will find toxic people!
Medical conditions caused by stress from toxic people!
Specific examples of things that toxic people do to drive you crazy!
The character traits of toxic people!
Seven secrets to dealing with toxic people!
Specific examples of things that toxic people do to drive you crazy!
How to cope with toxic people!
How to minimize the stress of dealing with a toxic person that causes medical problems!
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LECTURES ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
How the stress of dealing with toxic people can cause health problems, such as:
Heart disease.
Asthma.
Obesity.
Diabetes.
Headaches.
Depression.
Anxiety.
Ulcers.
Alzheimer's disease.
Faster aging.
EXTRA-ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you deal with the stress caused by toxic people in your life.
DON'T LET THE STRESS OF TOXIC PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE CAUSE YOU TO HAVE MEDICAL PROBLEMS!
LEARN HOW TO NEUTRALIZE THEIR TACTICS AND MINIMIZE YOUR STRESS!
SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE NOW!
"How to Learn in the Healthcare Classroom (and ANY Classroom!) (in 10 EASY Steps!)" - Online Course
Being able to learn and to remember what you learn is important if you are considering entering the healthcare field. This course teaches you how to learn any healthcare course in 10 easy steps. If you recently enrolled in an online program or a university, for example, you will learn strategies that you can use to help you master the healthcare subject that you are studying. Although the course is designed for healthcare students, the strategies being taught can be used in any classroom, regardless of the subject you are learning.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn how to:
Keep your eyes on the prize.
Concentrate and motivate.
Connect with other students.
Study hard.
Complete your homework on time.
Research completely.
Stay organized.
Maintain e-mail etiquette.
Resolve conflicts with your instructors.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LECTURES ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
How to focus on your goal for learning.
How to improve your concentration.
How to stay motivated while you study.
How to take online classes and not feel isolated.
How to create a study schedule to help you stay on track.
How to speak with your instructor if you are struggling in your class.
How to minimize distractions when you are trying to study.
How to complete your homework on time.
How to understand the grading requirements to help you get a good grade.
How to do research for term papers in your class.
How to stay organized.
How to communicate with your instructor through email or on the phone.
How to resolve problems you are having with your instructor.
How to stay in contact with your advisor.
EXTRA-ADDED BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you continue learning in the classroom after you finish this course.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
"How to Learn Basic Medical Terminology (in 5 EASY Steps!) (and USE IT in EVERYDAY Living!)" - Online Course
Most people have no idea how to interpret medical terminology. If you are entering the medical field, you will find many unfamiliar terms that may appear to be confusing at first. This course teaches you how to combine medical word parts to form complete medical terms. Medical terms that may initially appear to be complicated are very easy to learn and understand once you understand the parts that form the entire word. As you learn new medical terms, you will also learn how to apply each term that you learn to everyday life. This reinforces your knowledge and helps you remember what you learn.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this course, you will learn:
Medical prefixes.
Medical suffixes.
Combining vowels.
How to combine word parts to form medical terms.
How to find unfamiliar terms and combine the word parts to form new medical terms.
How to apply the medical terms that you learn to everyday living, so that you can easily remember them when you complete the course.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LECTURES ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
The definition of medical terminology.
The five-step approach to learning medical terminology.
Color-coding for prefixes, combining vowels, root words, and suffixes.
Photos to illustrate medical terminology concepts.
EXTRA-ADDED BONUSES TO HELP YOU REMEMBER MEDICAL TERMS
Free crossword puzzles to help you remember what you learn.
Free WordFinder games to reinforce what you learn.
PLUS AN ADDITIONAL BONUS:
Free Action Plan with steps to help you continue learning new medical terms after you finish the course.
Additional resources to help you continue learning after you finish the course.
