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Module 1: Introduction to Medical Coding
Overview of the Healthcare System Importance of Medical Coding in Healthcare Basics of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS Level II Key Roles and Responsibilities of a Certified Professional Coder

Module 2: Medical Terminology and Anatomy
Understanding Medical Terminology Body Systems: Functions and Structure Common Medical Conditions and Terminology Anatomy Essentials for Coders

Lesson 1_Gastrointestinal

Lesson 2_Musculoskeletal System

Lesson 3_Integumentary system

Lesson 4_The Respiratory System

Lesson 5_Cardiovascular Anatomy

Lesson 6_The Urinary System

Lesson 7_The Nervous System

Lesson 8_The Male Reproductive System

Lesson 9_The Female Reproductive System

Module 3: ICD-10-CM Coding
Structure and Format of ICD-10-CM Codes Coding Guidelines and Conventions Understanding Diagnosis Coding Application of ICD-10-CM in Real-World Scenarios

Module 4: CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Coding
Introduction to CPT Code Categories: Evaluation, Management, Surgery, Radiology, and More Modifier Usage in CPT Coding Procedure Coding Guidelines

Module 5: HCPCS Level II Coding
Introduction to HCPCS Commonly Used HCPCS Codes Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Supplies Coding Integration with CPT and ICD-10

Module 6: Medical Coding Compliance and Ethics
HIPAA Regulations and Compliance Standards Avoiding Fraud and Abuse in Coding Ethical Considerations for Medical Coders

Module 7: Practical Coding Applications
Coding Case Studies for Various Specialties: Orthopedics, Cardiology, Dermatology, etc. Abstracting Information from Medical Records Coding Exercises and Assignments

Module 8: CPC Exam Preparation Tips
Exam Format and Structure Practice Exams and Test-Taking Strategies Tips for Time Management During the Exam

Module 9: Career Guidance and Next Steps
How to Land Your First Job in Medical Coding Resume and Interview Tips for Coders Continuing Education and Career Development

Lesson 7_The Nervous System

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The Nervous System

The Nervous system is an intricate communication network of structures that activates and controls all functions of the body and receives all input from the environment.

Anatomical Terms

Word Meaning

Central Nervous System : Brain and spinal cord

Brain: :Portion of the central nervous system contained within the cranium

Lobes:

Frontal Lobe: Responsible for voluntary muscle movement and personality
Parietal Lobe: Responsible for sensations such as pain, temperature, touch
Temporal Lobe: Responsible for hearing, taste and smell
Occipital Lobe: Responsible for vision

CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid: Plasma like fluid circulating in an around the brain and spinal cord

Aphasia: Inability to speak

Dysphagia: Difficulty speaking

Delirium: a state of mental confusion due to disturbance in cerebral function

Dementia: an impairment of intellectual function characterized by memory loss

Neuralgia: Pain along the course of a nerve

Seizure: transient disturbance in brain function

CVA: Cerebrovascular accident, damage to the brain caused by cerebrovascular disease

TIA: Transient Ischemic attack

Epilepsy : Disorder affecting the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures

Multiple sclerosis: disease of central nervous system characterized by the demyelination

Operative Terms:

Craniectomy: Excision of part of the skull to approach the brain

Craniotomy: Incision into the skull to approach the brain

Discectomy: Removal of a herniated disc often done percutaneously

Laminectomy: Excision of one or more laminae of the vertebrae to approach the spinal cord

Neuroplasty: Surgical repair of a nerve

Module 1: Introduction to Medical Coding Overview of the Healthcare System Importance of Medical Coding in Healthcare Basics of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS Level II Key Roles and Responsibilities of a Certified Professional Coder

Module 2: Medical Terminology and Anatomy Understanding Medical Terminology Body Systems: Functions and Structure Common Medical Conditions and Terminology Anatomy Essentials for Coders

Module 3: ICD-10-CM Coding Structure and Format of ICD-10-CM Codes Coding Guidelines and Conventions Understanding Diagnosis Coding Application of ICD-10-CM in Real-World Scenarios

Module 4: CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Coding Introduction to CPT Code Categories: Evaluation, Management, Surgery, Radiology, and More Modifier Usage in CPT Coding Procedure Coding Guidelines

Module 5: HCPCS Level II Coding Introduction to HCPCS Commonly Used HCPCS Codes Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Supplies Coding Integration with CPT and ICD-10

Module 6: Medical Coding Compliance and Ethics HIPAA Regulations and Compliance Standards Avoiding Fraud and Abuse in Coding Ethical Considerations for Medical Coders

Module 7: Practical Coding Applications Coding Case Studies for Various Specialties: Orthopedics, Cardiology, Dermatology, etc. Abstracting Information from Medical Records Coding Exercises and Assignments

Module 8: CPC Exam Preparation Tips Exam Format and Structure Practice Exams and Test-Taking Strategies Tips for Time Management During the Exam

Module 9: Career Guidance and Next Steps How to Land Your First Job in Medical Coding Resume and Interview Tips for Coders Continuing Education and Career Development