This course will provide the participant with an overview of medical terminology. Beginning with the frequently used prefixes and suffixes, the course will progress to include commonly used terms from each of the major body systems. Frequently used medical abbreviations will also be included.

This course will provide the participant with an overview of medical terminology. Beginning with the frequently used prefixes and suffixes, the course will progress to include commonly used terms from each of the major body systems. Frequently used medical abbreviations will also be included.

Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Human Illness and Disease and Introduction to Compliance. The professional coding concentration provides students with the knowledge and skills to take the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). This course will provide instruction for using ICD-10-CM/PCS and ICD-9 CM coding. In the healthcare arena, specific codes describe diseases, injuries, and procedures.

Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Human Illness and Disease and Introduction to Compliance. The professional coding concentration provides students with the knowledge and skills to take the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). This course will provide instruction for using ICD-10-CM/PCS and ICD-9 CM coding. In the healthcare arena, specific codes describe diseases, injuries, and procedures.