Medical Billing & Coding: ICD 10 & 11 Fundamentals

Master the essentials of medical billing, ICD-10-CM, ICD-11, CPT, claims processing, and insurance plans & way more

What you'll learn
- Accurately assign diagnosis codes using ICD-10-CM and understand how to transition to ICD-11.
- Use CPT and HCPCS codes to document and report medical procedures and services.
- Understand the full medical billing cycle, from patient intake to claim submission and payment.
- Navigate various health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, PPOs, and workers' compensation.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and reduce risk of audit through ethical and accurate documentation.
- Use billing software and clearinghouse systems to manage real-world claim submissions and denials.

Requirements
- No prior coding or billing experience needed. This course is beginner-friendly and teaches everything from scratch.

Description
Medical Billing & Coding: ICD 10 & 11 Fundamentalsis a comprehensive training designed to prepare you for the fast-growing world of healthcare billing and coding. Whether you're starting a new career or upskilling for a certification, this course breaks down complex medical coding systems into digestible, practical lessons.

You’ll begin by learning the foundations of medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare documentation—core knowledge every coder must understand. Then, we’ll dive deep into ICD-10-CM: how it’s structured, how to assign accurate diagnosis codes, and why specificity matters for compliance and reimbursement. You’ll also get a forward-looking introduction toICD-11, the global standard that’s reshaping coding in healthcare.

From there, the course coversCPT procedure coding,HCPCS Level II modifiers, andcode linkage for medical necessity. You'll understand how to create clean claims, reduce denials, and track reimbursements using modern EHR and billing software platforms.

You'll also explore insurance plan types (Medicare, Medicaid, PPOs), learn how to navigate the Explanation of Benefits (EOB), and work with clearinghouses. Legal and ethical topics likeHIPAA, audits, and fraud prevention are also covered.

By the end of this course, you’ll be confident in using ICD-10 and ICD-11 codes, understanding claim cycles, and preparing for CPC or CBCS certification paths.

Who this course is for:
- Aspiring medical billers, coders, administrative staff, or anyone looking to enter the healthcare revenue cycle industry including remote job seekers and pre-certification students.
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