Introduction to Medical Terminology

Overview

This introductory level course is designed for participants who want to gain skills related to the medical billing and coding profession. Topics covered in the course provide clear understanding of the relationship between medical terminology and medical coding. This course is a companion course to Introduction to Medical Billing & Coding.

Objectives

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Define roots, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and combining words
• Define medical terms by recalling the meaning of roots prefixes, and suffixes
• Discuss ICD-9 and HPT
• Explain Current Procedural Terminology Coding
• Discuss the integumentary system and related terminology
• Discuss and label the basic structures of the cardiovascular system
• Spell and define medical terminology related to blood and lymph
• Discuss the respiratory system using accurate terminology
• Discuss assignment of medical codes to digestive system diagnoses and procedures

Format

Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding is a 45-hour course, offered in multiple sessions based upon the needs of the customer. The course is delivered in an interactive, learner-centered style of facilitation.

Special Features

• Experiential coverage of the language of the health care industry
• Hands-on practice

Benefits

• Participants gain real world practice of medical term usage within the context of medical coding.
• Participants acquire skills and knowledge that help equip them for roles in medical billing and coding.