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Medical coding professionals play an essential role in healthcare operations by translating clinical services into standardized codes used for billing, reimbursement, compliance, and documentation. This specialization helps you build the practical coding knowledge and exam readiness skills needed to prepare for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC)® certification.
You will learn medical terminology, anatomy, healthcare documentation analysis, ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, CPT® procedure coding, HCPCS Level II coding, modifier application, E/M coding, surgical coding, and coding compliance principles. You will also develop practical strategies for navigating coding manuals, identifying coding-relevant clinical details, and applying official coding guidelines in outpatient scenarios.
The specialization combines foundational instruction with realistic CPC-style exam practice. You’ll practice analyzing physician documentation, sequencing diagnosis codes, assigning CPT® codes, applying modifiers accurately, and using coding logic under timed conditions.
Designed for aspiring medical coders, medical billers, healthcare administrative professionals, and career transitioners, this specialization requires no prior coding experience. By the end of the program, you will be prepared to approach the CPC® exam with greater confidence and apply outpatient coding principles in real-world healthcare settings.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Foundations of Medical Coding and ICD-10-CM
- Course 2: Essentials of CPT and HCPCS Coding
- Course 3: CPC Exam Strategy and Case-Based Practice
Courses
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Build job-ready skills for outpatient medical coding and advance your preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC)® certification. Essentials of CPT and HCPCS Coding is an intermediate-level course that focuses on developing the practical knowledge and analytical skills needed to accurately assign CPT® and HCPCS Level II codes based on clinical documentation in outpatient settings. You will strengthen your understanding of CPT® code categories, modifiers, and HCPCS Level II coding for supplies and services, while learning to interpret medical records and apply coding guidelines effectively. The course emphasizes Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, emergency department scenarios, and the application of global surgical package rules. As you progress, you will practice coding across major CPT® sections, including surgery (10000–60000 series), anesthesia, radiology, pathology/laboratory, and medicine services. You will also explore compliance requirements, ethical standards, and regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA to ensure accurate and defensible coding practices. Through case-based activities, interactive exercises, and hands-on coding practice, this course builds your confidence in documentation-driven coding decisions and prepares you for advanced coding coursework and CPC® exam success.
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Strengthen your CPC® exam readiness and transition from coding knowledge to exam-level performance with CPC Exam Strategy and Case-Based Practice. This intermediate-level course focuses on practical test-taking strategies, open-book navigation techniques, and timed coding practice designed to mirror the structure and pacing of the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam. You will learn how to interpret CPC® exam domains, identify high-yield coding areas, and apply multiple-choice elimination logic to select the best answer under time constraints. The course emphasizes strategic tabbing, appendix usage, and rapid transitions between the alphabetic index and tabular list. As you progress, you will practice identifying essential coding facts within operative reports and clinical documentation while applying CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding guidelines. Through interactivities, timed coding exercises, and a comprehensive exam, this course improves your coding speed, decision-making accuracy, and confidence under real exam conditions while preparing you for CPC® certification success.
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Build job-ready skills for entry-level medical coding roles and begin preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC)® certification. This beginner-level course introduces the essential knowledge and analytical skills required to interpret clinical documentation and translate healthcare services and diagnoses into standardized medical codes. You will develop a strong foundation in medical terminology, basic human anatomy, and common disease processes, enabling you to understand how clinical information is documented in outpatient healthcare settings. The course explores the structure of medical records, including physician notes and reports, and explains how accurate documentation supports coding and revenue cycle management. You are introduced to the three primary outpatient coding systems—CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II—and learn how these code sets are used to represent clinical services and diagnoses. A key focus is applying the ICD-10-CM 10-Step coding process to accurately locate, verify, and assign diagnosis codes. Through videos, readings, interactive exercises, and hands-on practice, this course helps you build confidence in recognizing coding-relevant details and prepares you for advanced medical coding coursework.
Taught by
Naveen Kumar and SkillUp