North Carolina
Health Information
Training Institute
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Medical Coding Program
The Student Learns:
How to apply proper diagnostic and procedural coding to all forms of medical records within State and Federal guidelines.
At NCHITI students will attend the following classes:
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Health Information Management Technology
Diagnosis Coding (Basic and Advanced)
Procedural Coding (Basic and Advanced)
Reimbursement Methodology and Medical Office Procedures
Hospital Billing
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Course Description |
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Anatomy & Physiology This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. |
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This course provides a basic study of medical terminology with an emphasis on accurately spelling, pronouncing, and relating the correct medical terms of the structures and functions of the human body, as well as the major disease processes, diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations, drugs and treatment modalities |
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This course provides basic knowledge of the pathologic processes affecting the organs and tissues of the human body. Emphasis is placed on etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, therapy and prognosis of diseases. |
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This course provides knowledge of pharmacology principles through the use of numbered core concepts that are organized according to body's systems and diseases. |
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Basic ICD 9 This course will develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and procedural codes. The courses will include the validation of coded clinical information, sequencing and case mix/severity of illness data. Volume 1, 2 and 3 |
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This course will develop an understanding of CPT and HCPCs Level II coding. Providing an introduction to principles of CPT/HCPCS Level ll coding methodologies, classification of Evaluation and Management Services and documentation guidelines. |
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Advanced ICD 9 This course will apply the student's mastery of coding skills to learning the principles and philosophy of coding logic. The student will be challenged by over 600 more complex diagnoses and procedures scenario’s. The student will choose the best codes based upon knowledge of coding guidelines, as well as understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology. |
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Advanced CPT The course will cover higher-level examples of CPT/HCPCS Level ll coding assignments. The student will be challenged by over 600 more complex scenario’s. |
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Intro to Health Information Technology Management This course will introduce the concepts of electronic health records guidelines, personal health records, and Health Data Access, Use and Control. |
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Reimbursement Methodology This course will introduce different reimbursement methodologies, including the Prospective Payment System, Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), Medicare, managed care, and other third party payers. The student will be exposed to concepts of the Case Mix Index and maintenance of the charge master. Exposure to the entire reimbursement cycle. |
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Medical Office Procedures This course provides basic education in the components of healthcare documentation and medical office management used to support the reimbursement functions with a specialized focus on billing procedures. |
Read what people are saying about us...
As an Office Manager of a primary care medical practice, I had the privilege of taking the Coding Boot Camp under Ms. Nina Massey. Ms. Massey's style of teaching is a relaxed atmosphere that gives the student the opportunity to participate and not feel you will be belittled if your answer is not correct. She provides you with real coding situations, which she had encountered in her many years of experience. By taking Ms. Massey's course, I learned the importance of learning the guidelines for coding and the importance of coding correctly in order to maximize your reimbursement. The relaxed atmosphere makes it easier to learn detailed information.
S. Jeffries