This 9 hour online course is taught from a coder's perspective and will greatly increase your understanding of medical documentation and proper code assignment. This course will prepare the coder to answer anatomy and terminology questions on all of the major coding certification exams. This is a great addition for any of our Coding Certification Boot Camp students.
Body systems covered:
Integumentary
Musculoskeletal
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic System
Digestive
Urinary
Male Genital
Female Genital
Endocrine
Nervous
Immune
Eye
Ear
Key Concepts
What is Anatomy?
Anatomical planes, positions, and movements
Body Systems (Structure and Function)
Common Procedural Coding by Body System
Root Words
Prefixes
Suffixes
Medical Abbreviations
Benefits of this Course:
Major body systems are covered and reviewed—improve your ability to interpret medical documentation
Earn CEUs from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) upon passing the required exit exam with a score of 75% or higher—earn 9 CEUs
Learn from the Experts with access to our faculty during the course—get the answers you need
Save money since you don’t have to incur travel expenses or take time away from work—online format is affordable and convenient
Learn at your own pace with up to 90 days to complete the course—study the material at your own pace and review as needed for success
CEUs available This course has been approved by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for 9 continuing education units.
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