Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Describe the importance of accurate coding and billing
• Identify the difference between CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding systems
• Explain the importance of pharmacokinetics and the management of drug toxicity, behaviour and effects within the body
• Categorise health insurance schemes such as Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance policies
• Explain the importance of compliance in medical billing
• Discuss ethics, transparency and billing fraud
• Compare medical coding and medical billing
• Define common medical jargon terminology used to describe anatomical positions and features
• Summarise good coding practices used to ensure accurate coding methods
• Discuss the alphanumeric number system that makes up an ICD-10 code and break it down into its categories
• Compare different reimbursement methodologies such as fee for service, pay for performance and others
• Explain how to accurately complete the UB-04, CMS-1500 and other forms