Principles of Coding

Principles of Coding is organized by Practice Management Institute (PMI) and will be held from Oct 08, 2024.

Description:
• Complete a comprehensive review of ICD-10 diagnostic coding, CPT®, HCPCS Level II coding systems
• Use the language of coding to tell the story of the patient encounter
• Maximize productivity when you learn to use your coding books more effectively
• Learn the importance of documentation and proper code selection

Curriculum/knowledge areas covered:
• What payers want and why
• The role of each coding language and how they fit together
• Proper use of the CPT® & ICD-10-CM code books
• Understand the components used in defining the levels of E/M services
• How to read a source document
• How to locate a code from the index
• Definition of a new patient vs. established patient
• How to manage multiple E/M coding and documentation guidelines
• How to apply prolonged service codes for office and other outpatient services
• Benefits of basic medical terminology knowledge
• Tips for appending modifiers appropriately
• Valuable guidelines/conventions of coding that apply to all coders regardless of specialty
• Steps for coding unlisted procedures