Medical Coding I
Issued by
Community College of Vermont
Earners of this badge can properly use principles of International Classification of Diseases Coding (ICD curriculum), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to bill professional medical services to insurance companies. Earners are also familiar with third party reimbursement as it relates to coding practice.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete readings and assignments in 12 modules. Topics include ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding procedures, legal and ethical issues including HIPAA, and insurance reimbursement.
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Apply knowledge of coding processes and concepts through a series of practice exercises, cases studies, and quizzes.
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Complete certification exam practice questions.