Medical Transcription Editor & Coding Specialist with Online Coding Internship

Hours: 1040 / Access Length: 12 Months / Delivery: Open, Mentor Supported
Retail Price: $4,995.00

Course Overview:

Quickly master the basics of medical terminology and begin speaking and writing terms almost immediately! This course omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you build a working medical vocabulary of the most frequently encountered suffixes, prefixes, and word roots.

Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to help you understand exactly what they mean, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how medical terms are used in practice. With all this plus medical animations, word games, and flash cards on the companion website, you'll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Identify and apply basic word structure
• Identify body systems, body cavities, and planes of the body
• Define common prefixes
• Identify diagnostic and procedural suffixes
• Comprehend medical specialists and case reports

You can start an exciting new career with our Medical Transcription Editor online training program. Our Medical Transcription Editor course creates a simulation approach to medical transcription that will give you a working knowledge of the medical reports most commonly used in both inpatient and outpatient care settings.

By learning a simple method of editing used by professional proofreaders that you can apply to any document, this course gives you the editing skills needed to produce documents that are error-free. You will learn to proofread comparatively and get tips for checking documents with numbers, while also brushing up your knowledge of grammar and mechanics and learning how to get the most out of your word processor’s spelling and grammar checkers. While in many organizations, documents are proofread by one individual and then passed to one or more others for additional checks, this course also teaches you to proofread in teams.

You will transcribe 100s of real medical reports. The course is organized by body systems and includes full color anatomy and physiology illustrations. We also provide you will the proper formatting, grammar, and style in accordance with AHDI. Transcription reports include: history and physical examinations; consults; operative, pathology, and radiology reports; SOAP notes; and death and discharge summaries. Your transcription materials and equipment are all included.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Type quickly and effectively
• Identify the core elements of medical transcription
• Identify the steps to edit medical transcriptions using proper formatting, grammar, and style 
• Identify the steps to edit HPIP & SOAP note transcriptions
• Comprehend comparative proofreading and team proofreading

Medical Coding is listed as one of the fastest growing professions in allied health. The medical industry is experiencing a tremendous demand for individuals with knowledge of medical office operations, which includes diagnostic and procedural coding. Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from one of the most trusted programs in the field! This Medical Coding course is practical and shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems by providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, this course offers complete coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system. No other course on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding systems in one course!

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Comprehend the core elements of the ICD-10-CM coding system
• Identify the conventions and guidelines of the ICD-10-CM coding system
• Identify the conventions and guidelines of the ICD-9-CM coding system
• Identify the conventions and guidelines of the HCPCS coding system
• Identify the conventions and guidelines of the CPT coding system

This online internship for Medical Coding simulates the experience of working in an actual medical center so you can fully prepare for your first coding job. In most medical coding jobs you will be required to meet a quota of work, producing a certain amount of work each hour. This internship provides both practice coding sessions & timed coding experiences, covering both inpatient and outpatient coding. You will learn the day to day application of HIPPA as well as the practical usage of the ICD-10-CM, ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. After completing the internship, you can print an online portfolio showing your coding proficiency in 18 specialties that can be shown to potential employers.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Comprehend the core elements of medical terminology
• Identify steps to follow HIPAA regulations
• Identify steps to code diagnoses using the ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM systems
• Identify steps to code diagnoses using the CPT system
• Identify steps to code diagnoses using the HCPCS system

Prerequisites: 1) Medical Coding Training, 2) Medical Terminology, 3) Current copies of the ICD-9-CM &/or ICD-10-CM, and 4) Current copy of the CPT book

Course Outline:

Medical Terminology Module 1
Basic Word Structure

• Word Analysis
• Combining Forms
• Suffixes & Prefixes
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications 

Medical Terminology Module 2
Organization of the Body

• Body Systems
• Body Cavities
• Divisions of the Back
• Planes of the Body
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications 

Medical Terminology Module 3
Suffixes

• Introduction to Suffixes
• Suffixes and Terminology
• Diagnostic & Procedural Suffixes
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications 

Medical Terminology Module 4
Prefixes

• Combining Forms & Prefixes
• Prefixes and Terminology
• Define Common Prefixes
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications 

Medical Terminology Module 5
Medical Specialists & Case Reports

• Medical Specialists
• Combining Forms & Vocabulary
• Case Reports & Terminology
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications 

Medical Terminology Module 6
Body Systems – Part 1

• Cardiovascular System
• Digestive System
• Endocrine System
• Reproductive System
• Lymphatic System

Medical Terminology Module 7
Body Systems – Part 2

• Musculoskeletal System
• Nervous System
• Respiratory System
• Skin & Sense Organs
• Urinary System 

Medical Transcription Editor Module 1
Typing Practice & Improvement

• Pre-Test Your Typing Ability
• Finger Positioning Exercises
• Typing Practice Games
• Typing Progress Tracking
• Improve Your Typing Skills
• Increase Your Typing Speed

Medical Transcription Editor Module 2
Medical Transcription: The Basics

• Transcribing Medical Reports
• Medical Transcriptionist Job Description
• Code of Ethics
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Association for Healthcare documentation Integrity (AHDI)
• Understanding Medical Records
• History and Physical examination (H&P)
• Diagnostic Imaging or Radiology Report
• Operative Report (OP)
• Pathology Report (Path)
• Consultation Report (Consult)
• Discharge Summary
• Death Summary
• HPIP & SOAP Notes
• Autopsy Report
• Outpatient Reports
• Transcription Rules
• Capitalization, Numbers and Punctuation
• Metric Measurements
• Unusual Words & Vocabulary Tips
• Report Formatting Guidelines

Medical Transcription Editor Module 3
Case Study Report Transcription – Part 1

• Case Study 1: Reproductive System
  • Emergency Services Admission Report
  • Diagnostic Imaging Report
  • Operative Report
  • Pathology Report
  • Discharge Summary
• Case Study 2: Gastrointestinal System
• Emergency Services Admission Report
• Diagnostic Imaging CT Scan
• Operative Report
• Pathology Report
• Discharge Summary
• History and Physical Examination
• Operative Report
• Diagnostic Imaging Reports
• Death Summary
• History and Physical Examination
• Radiology Report
• Consultation
• Discharge Summary
• History and Physical Examination
• Consultation
• Diagnostic Imaging Report
• Discharge Summary
• Case Study 3: Cardiopulmonary System
• Case Study 4: Integumentary System
• Case Study 5: Psychology / Neurology System

Medical Transcription Editor Module 4
Case Study Report Transcription – Part 2

• Case Study 6: Nervous System
  • History and Physical Examination
  • Radiology Reports
  • Operative Report
  • Pathology Report
  • Discharge Summary
•  Case Study 7: Orthopedics / Endocrine Systems
• History and Physical Examination
• Consultation
• Diagnostic Imaging Report
• Operative Report
• Discharge Summary
• History and Physical Examination
• Consultation
• Diagnostic Imaging Reports
• Operative Report
• Discharge Summary
• History and Physical Examination
• Diagnostic Imaging Reports
• Operative Report
• Pathology Report
• Discharge Summary
• History and Physical Examination
• Operative Report
• Radiology Reports
• Consultation
• Discharge Summary
• Case Study 8: Vascular / Renal Systems
• Case Study 9: Musculoskeletal System
• Case Study 10: Respiratory System

Medical Transcription Editor Module 5
Outpatient Transcriptions Report Practice – Part 1

• Cardiology Consult
• Echocardiogram Consult
• Genitourinary Operative Procedure
• Orthopedics Operative Report
• Surgical Pathology Report
• Emergency Department Treatment Record
• Interventional Radiology Report
• Spine Clinic HPIP Note
• Radiology Report
• Vascular Surgery Clinic SOAP Note
• Orthopedics Surgical Procedure
• Plastic Surgery Operative Report
• Colonoscopy Procedure Note

Medical Transcription Editor Module 6
Outpatient Transcriptions Report Practice – Part 2

• Internal Medicine Clinic HPIP Note
• Neurosurgery Operative Report
• Urology Operative Report
• Radiology Report
• Pediatric Neurology Clinic Note
• Obstetrics Operative Report
• Orthopedics Operative Report
• Vascular Surgery Clinic Note
• Pediatric Dental Operative Report
• Orthopedics Operative Report
• Orthopedics Consult
• Psychological / Intellectual Evaluation
• Correspondence and Cardiology Consult

Medical Transcription Editor Module 7
Putting It All Together

• Proofreading Practice
• Proofreader’s Marks
• Challenging Medical Words, Phrases, & Prefixes
• Sample Patient History Form
• The Lund-Browder Chart
• Laboratory Test Information
• A Healthcare Controlled Vocabulary
• Common Dictation Errors
• The Joint Commission’s Official “Do Not Use List”

Medical Transcription Editor Module 8
Medical Reports Transcription Practice

• Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic
• Orthopedic Clinic
• Colorectal Surgery consult
• Emergency Department Treatment Record
• Pediatrics Consultation
• Vascular Surgery Followup Note
• Internal Medicine Clinic Note
• Rehabilitation Consultation
• Hematology / Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant Note
• Clinic Outpatient Progress Note

Medical Transcription Editor Module 9
Radiology Reports Transcription Practice

• CT Brain Scan
• Bilateral Low-Dose Mammograms
• Pain Management
• MRI, Left Knee
• Carotid Ultrasound
• Right Upper Quadrant Sonogram
• Acute Abdominal Series
• Ultrasound Guided Left Hip Aspiration
• Whole Body Bone Scan
• CT of Left Hip

Medical Transcription Editor Module 10
Surgical Reports Transcription Practice

• Oromaxillofacial Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Genitourinary Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Obstetrics / Gynecology Surgery
• General Surgery
• Ophthalmologic Surgery
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery
• Gastroenterology Surgical Procedure
• Vascular Surgery
• Nephrology Surgery 

Medical Transcription Editor Module 11
Proofreading & Editing

• Proofread for Keyboarding Errors
• Comparative Proofreading
• Proofread Numbers
• Use the Spell Checker
• Get Help with Confusing Words
• Team Proofreading
• Use the Grammar Checker
• Make the Punctuation Check
• Proofread for Mechanical Errors
• Proofread for Consistency
• Format Common Documents

Medical Coding Module 1   
Overview of ICD-10-CM

• Reimbursement
• HIPPA Compliance
• System Developments & Improvements
• Outpatient Coding
• Reporting Guidelines
• First-Listed Diagnosis
• Uncertain/Unconfirmed Diagnosis
• Z-Codes
• Using ICD-10-CM
• Organization of Guidelines
• Accurate Coding
• Combination Codes

Medical Coding Module 2     
ICD-10-CM Chapter-Specific Guidelines

• Certain Infections
• Parasitic Diseases
• Neoplasms
• Mental & Behavioral Disorders
• Nervous System Diseases
• Eye and Ear Diseases
• Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Diseases
• Digestive System Diseases
• Skin Diseases
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Congenital Malformations
• Injury and Poisoning

Medical Coding Module 3     
Overview of ICD-9-CM

• ICD-9-CM Format
• Outpatient Coding
• Reporting Guidelines
• Diagnoses
• V Codes
• Uncertain Diagnosis
• Chronic Diseases
• Therapeutic Services
• Surgery
• Organization of the Guidelines
• Level of Specificity
• Combination Codes

Medical Coding Module 4    
ICD-9-CM Chapter-Specific Guidelines

• Infections
• Parasitic Diseases
• Endocrine and Immunity Disorders
• Blood Diseases
• Mental and Behavioral Disorders
• Circulatory and Respiratory System Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
• Diseases of the Genitourinary System
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Skin Diseases
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
• Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-Defined Conditions

Medical Coding Module 5  
CPT and HCPCS

• Intro to CPT
• Intro to Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
• Purpose of the CPT Manual
• CPT Manual Format
• Starting with the Index
• History of National Level Codes
• CPT Modifiers

Medical Coding Module 6   
Evaluation and Management, Anesthesia, Surgery

• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
• Contents of the E/M Section
• Three Factors of E/M Codes
• Levels of E/M Service
• Using E/M Codes
• Anesthesia
• Formula for Anesthesia Payment
• Concurrent Modifiers
• Unlisted Anesthesia
• Surgery Guidelines
• Unlisted Procedures
• Surgical Package

Medical Coding Module 7
Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, and Cardiovascular Systems

• Integumentary System
• Skin and Accessory Structures
• Nails
• Burns
• Musculoskeletal Systems
• Fractures and Dislocations
• Casts and Strappings
• Respiratory Systems
• Endoscopy
• Trachea/Bronchi
• Cardiovascular System
• Cardiovascular Surgery

Medical Coding Module 8
Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems

• Hemic and Lymphatic Systems
• Diaphragm
• Digestive System
• Lips, Tongue, and Mouth
• Esophagus and Stomach
• Intestines, Rectum, Liver
• Pancreas
• Urinary System
• Genital Systems
• Reproductive Surgery
• Intersex Surgery
• Maternity Care and Delivery

Medical Coding Module 9
Nervous System and Radiology

• Endocrine System
• Nervous System
• Eye and Ocular Adnexa
• Auditory System
• Operating Microscope
• Radiology
• Terms and Planes
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Breast, Mammography
• Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Radiation Oncology
• Nuclear Medicine

Medical Coding Module 10
Pathology, Medicine, and Inpatient Coding

• Pathology/Laboratory
• Therapeutic Drug Assays
• Evocative/Suppression Testing
• Clinical Pathology
• Medicine
• Dialysis
• Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Neurology
• Chemotherapy Administration
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Inpatient Coding
• Development of the ICD-10-PCS

Medical Coding Online Internship

• Module 1: Evaluation and Management
• Module 2: Anesthesia
• Module 3: Cardiology
• Module 4: Integumentary
• Module 5: Emergency Medicine
• Module 6: Medicine
• Module 7: Gastroenterology
• Module 8: Pulmonary
• Module 9: Neurology and Ophthalmology
• Module 10: OB/GYN
• Module 11: Orthopedics
• Module 12: Otorhinolaryngology
• Module 13: Pathology
• Module 14: Pediatrics, Neonatology, and Adolescent Medicine
• Module 15: Diagnostic Radiology
• Module 16: Interventional Radiology and Radiation Oncology
• Module 17: Urology
• Module 18: General Surgery

All necessary materials are included.

Certifications:

Upon successful completion of our Medical Transcription Editor course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical transcription and will be prepared to sit for the AHDI national certification exam to become a Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT).

Upon successful completion of our Medical Coding course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the AHIMA national certification exam to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA).

System Requirements:

• Cable and DSL internet connections are recommended for the best experience.

• CPU: 1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 2 GB or higher
• Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
• Speakers / Headphones
• Microphone (Webinar / Live Online sessions)

• Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 (Home, Pro)
• Mac OSX 10 or higher.
• Latest Chrome OS
• Latest Linux Distributions

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

• Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
• Latest Mozilla FireFox
• Latest Microsoft Edge
• Latest Apple Safari

• Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
• PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
• Courses may require other software that is denoted in the above course outline.