Medical Coding And Billing Course for Beginners | ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CPC | Medical Terminology - 3

Описание: Welcome back to Great Online Training! I’m Nikita, a CPC-certified medical coding trainer, and today we’re diving into one of the most essential foundations for your career in medical coding and billing: Medical Terminology.

If you're new to the world of medical coding and billing, this is the perfect place to begin. In this session — the third installment of our beginner-friendly course — we break down complex medical terms so you can understand and apply them accurately in your daily work. Whether you’re prepping for certification like CPC, aiming to boost productivity at work, or just starting your coding journey, this session will give you the terminology skills to thrive.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✔️ Why learning medical terminology is crucial for medical coders
✔️ The relationship between anatomy, terminology, and accurate coding
✔️ How to dissect medical terms using prefixes, root words, and suffixes
✔️ Examples of common ICD, CPT, and HCPCS-related terms
✔️ Real-life term analysis to prepare you for coding interviews and exams
✔️ Key medical abbreviations and acronyms used in healthcare settings
✔️ Productivity tips for improving coding accuracy and speed

🎯 Topics Covered in This Class:

Objectives of learning medical terminology

Introduction to medical language used in healthcare

Basic word parts: prefixes, root words, suffixes, and combining forms

Common root words for body parts and systems

Digestive, skeletal, cardiovascular, and muscular system terminology

Prefixes like hypo-, hyper-, a-, auto-, dys-, and what they mean

Suffixes such as -itis, -ectomy, -algia, -pathy, and more

Tips for breaking down and understanding complex medical terms

Glossary of frequently used terms in coding documentation

Must-know medical acronyms: BMI, BP, ALS, CRF, DM, NICU, etc.

💡 Why Medical Terminology Matters in Coding:

Medical coding isn’t just data entry — it’s a translation of clinical language into standard codes. To do this effectively, coders must understand the language of medicine, which includes anatomy, conditions, procedures, and treatments. Knowing your terminology helps you:

Decode healthcare provider documentation more quickly

Choose the correct ICD-10, CPT, or HCPCS codes

Improve accuracy rates (95%+ is often required!)

Reduce claim denials due to errors in documentation

Support on-time payment processing for providers

Boost productivity and qualify for incentives at work

🧠 Examples and Breakdown:

We walk through real-world examples like:

Hypothermia: hypo (below normal) + therm (heat) + ia (condition)

Hypothyroidism: hypo (low) + thyroid (gland) + ism (condition)

Osteomalacia: osteo (bone) + malacia (softening)

Dermatitis: derm (skin) + itis (inflammation)

By learning how to break down medical terms, you can better understand documentation, pass your CPC exam, and work more efficiently on the job.

📝 Abbreviations & Acronyms You’ll Learn:

ALS – Advanced Life Support

BMI – Body Mass Index

BP – Blood Pressure

CRF – Chronic Renal Failure

DM – Diabetes Mellitus

NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Pre-op – Preoperative

And many more!

These are the everyday terms you'll encounter in physician documentation and coding audits — so getting familiar with them now sets you up for long-term success.

📚 Resources and Exam Prep Tips:

Learn how to find terminology in your CPC exam manuals

Understand how to use code books efficiently

Get familiar with open-book exam strategy

Practice terminology often to save time during coding tasks

Avoid Googling every term — improve recall for better productivity

Downloadable materials coming soon to help reinforce your learning!

✨ Perfect for:

Medical coding and billing beginners

CPC certification candidates

Medical coding students

Aspiring healthcare professionals

Anyone wanting to understand ICD, CPT, HCPCS, and documentation

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