Medical Coding, Terminology & Human Anatomy

Week 1: Medical Terminology & Human Anatomy

1. Day 1: Introduction to medical terminology, prefixes, suffixes, and root words
2. Day 2: Human anatomy — major organs and body systems
3. Day 3: Medical terminology for diseases, symptoms, and diagnoses
4. Day 4: Human physiology and common medical abbreviations
5. Day 5: Anatomical terminology, medical documentation, and practical exercises

Week 2: ICD-10-CM Coding Fundamentals

1. Day 1: Introduction to ICD-10-CM, coding guidelines, and code structure
2. Day 2: ICD-10-CM Chapters 1–5
3. Day 3: ICD-10-CM Chapters 6–10
4. Day 4: ICD-10-CM Chapters 11–15
5. Day 5: ICD-10-CM Chapters 16–22, documentation, and coding practice

Week 3: CPT Coding Fundamentals

1. Day 1: Introduction to CPT codes and coding guidelines
2. Day 2: Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding
3. Day 3: Surgery coding fundamentals
4. Day 4: Radiology and pathology coding
5. Day 5: Medicine section, documentation, and practical coding exercises

Week 4: HCPCS & Medical Billing

1. Day 1: HCPCS Level I and Level II coding
2. Day 2: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and medical supplies
3. Day 3: Health insurance fundamentals and payer types
4. Day 4: Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and claims processing
5. Day 5: Denial management, claim corrections, and billing practice

Week 5: Specialty Medical Coding

1. Day 1: Cardiology coding
2. Day 2: Orthopedic coding
3. Day 3: Gastroenterology coding
4. Day 4: Obstetrics and Gynecology coding
5. Day 5: Neurology, psychiatry, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and case-based practice

Week 6: Advanced Coding & Compliance

1. Day 1: Inpatient coding fundamentals
2. Day 2: Outpatient coding and reporting guidelines
3. Day 3: Coding compliance, ethics, and regulations
4. Day 4: Coding audits and quality assurance
5. Day 5: Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and practical case review

Week 7: Technology & AI in Medical Coding

1. Day 1: Electronic Health Records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems
2. Day 2: Medical coding software and encoder tools
3. Day 3: Artificial intelligence and computer-assisted coding
4. Day 4: Revenue cycle automation and workflow optimization
5. Day 5: Data security, patient confidentiality, industry trends, and practical exercises

Week 8: Certification Preparation & Career Development

1. Day 1: Medical coding certifications — CPC, CCS, and other relevant pathways
2. Day 2: Resume writing, LinkedIn profile, and job applications
3. Day 3: Medical coding interview preparation
4. Day 4: Mock coding test and error analysis
5. Day 5: Medical record review and end-to-end coding workflow

Week 9: Industry Projects & Placement Preparation

1. Day 1: Capstone Project I — medical record analysis and code assignment
2. Day 2: Capstone Project II — claims review and coding validation
3. Day 3: Mock certification examination
4. Day 4: Final assessment and placement preparation
5. Day 5: Project presentation, feedback, and career-readiness review