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Medical Billing Intermediate Coding (ICD-10-CM Deep Dive + CPT by Specialty)
Course at QLS Level 5
Endorsement Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Study Method Online Learning
Course Duration 450 Hours
Entry Requirements No Entry Requirements
Start Date Ongoing
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Course Fee: £ 99.9

Online Medical Coding Programs

The Intermediate Coding (ICD-10-CM Deep Dive + CPT by Specialty) course is a focused, practice-led programme designed for coders who want to deepen their mastery of diagnosis sequencing and specialty-specific procedure coding within an online medical coding program. This course pairs detailed ICD-10-CM rule work with clinically oriented CPT specialty modules so learners can accurately code complex cases and improve claim quality.

Delivered with case studies, real chart scenarios and coding drills, the programme fits busy professionals seeking continued development through flexible study options and hands-on exercises across specialties found in leading online medical coding programs. By the end of the course students will be able to handle complicated code assignments, apply specialty conventions, and reduce common coding errors.

This Medical Billing Intermediate Coding Course, is delivered over 10 modules:

Module 1 — ICD-10-CM Rules Mastery & Sequencing

This module revisits ICD-10-CM conventions and deepens skills in sequencing multiple diagnoses and comorbidities so coders can establish accurate primary and secondary listings; practical exercises reinforce coding rules. Emphasis is on complex case examples and using official guidelines to justify code choices.

Module 2 — ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular & Respiratory

Focuses on common and complex cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, teaching code selection, laterality, and acute vs chronic coding distinctions; hands-on cases simulate chart-based coding. Learners practise linking clinical findings to the correct ICD codes for inpatient and outpatient settings.

Module 3 — ICD-10-CM: Endocrine, Renal & Neoplasms

Covers endocrine and metabolic disorders, renal conditions and neoplasm coding including staging and primary vs secondary site rules; includes tumor/oncology coding basics. Practical scenarios help coders manage sequencing and code abstractions tied to lab and pathology notes.

Module 4 — ICD-10-CM: Injuries, Musculoskeletal & External Causes

Teaches injury coding rules, fracture classifications, musculoskeletal diagnoses and how to capture external cause codes and intent; exercises include timeline and encounter sequencing. Coders learn to document encounter type and healing status for correct code assignment.

Module 5 — ICD-10-CM: OB/GYN, Behavioural Health & SDoH

Explores obstetric/gynecologic coding nuances, behavioral health diagnoses, and social determinants of health (SDoH) documentation and coding practices; practical vignettes build real-world competence. Emphasis on pregnancy sequencing, mental health coding conventions and capturing SDoH codes appropriately.

Module 6 — CPT® Foundations Refresher + E/M 2023–2025

Provides a targeted CPT refresher and a clear walkthrough of E/M updates from 2023–2025 so coders can apply time, complexity and documentation rules correctly; includes comparative exercises. Focused practice maps documentation to correct E/M codes for outpatient and telehealth encounters.

Module 7 — CPT by Specialty I: Primary Care, Dermatology & Minor Procedures

Breaks down CPT conventions and common procedure codes used in primary care, dermatology and minor office procedures with practical report interpretation. Learners practise selecting codes, adding modifiers and documenting procedure elements for accurate billing.

Module 8 — CPT by Specialty II: Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal

Covers musculoskeletal procedure coding, fracture repairs, arthroscopy and related services with emphasis on operative report interpretation and correct CPT sequencing. Coders complete structured exercises that mirror orthopedic operative documentation and postoperative coding.

Module 9 — CPT by Specialty III: Cardiology, Radiology & Path/Lab (+ Ophthalmology intro)

Focuses on cardiology procedures, radiology imaging codes, pathology/lab coding and an introduction to ophthalmology procedures so coders can handle cross-discipline claims. Practical coding drills include imaging modifiers, diagnostic vs therapeutic procedures and lab specimen coding.

Module 10 — Modifiers, NCCI/MUE Basics & Clean Claims (Mini-Capstone)

Consolidates learning with a module on modifier usage, NCCI and MUE edit basics and preparing clean claims; includes a mini-capstone of multi-discipline case studies for end-to-end coding. Learners submit coded case work for review and practise edit resolution to improve claim acceptance rates.

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note:A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.

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