All originally written material, including articles, editorials, and descriptions of the websites are considered copyrighted material ( © 2008 C. Pearson), and reproduction is
prohibited without the consent of the author.)
For quality coding education, check out the following links instead of just doing a web search. When looking for an education
source to learn coding, check out one from an organization that offer credentials. AHIMA offers an online coding program, and
they also have a list of "approved coding programs" that are offered by college and universities throughout the country. Many of
the approved coding programs have an online option.
CODING EDUCATIONS OPTIONS
AHIMA Approved Programs
AHIMA's online Coding Basic Course
Newest Coding References
2009 Coding Guidelines - Effective Oct 1, 2009
New ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes for FY 2010, article in the September 2009 Journal of AHIMA about the most recent changes to
ICD-9-CM.
EDUCATIONAL
YouTube Coding class video from Pitt Community College. The teacher does and excellent job of explaining how to use the index, and is a great basic introduction to ICD-9-
CM. This link is to the first video of a series from a HIT program Coding class, but it is NOT a complete course. From the looks of these videos, this class has a very good
teacher. (This link description is © 2008 C. Pearson and was originally posted on www.medicalcodingresources.com.)
Flashcards and Hangman Game - For modifiers and HCPCS
CPT & HCPC Modifers - Includes both Video Clip and pdf documents that explains each modifier.
Medicare Learning Network - Training modules on a variety of subjects, including IPPS, Certificate of Medical Necessity, etc
MS-DRG - A training guide for major MS-DRGs posted on IPRO's site, which is not-for-profit health care consulting company.
ARTICLES FROM ADVANCE FOR HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONS - SERIES WRITTEN TO HELP STUDY FOR THE CCS
RESOURCES
CPT for ENT - links to articles from the American Academy of Otholaryngology covering subject like coding neck dissection and Laryngoscopy
on the same visit, coding simultaneous sessions of radiofrequency ablation and out-fracturing of the Inferior Turbinates, etc
CPT & ICD-9 training tool from the American College of Surgeons to train Residents and New Surgeons. Includes the 1997 E&M Documenting
Guidelines.
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) - According to the World Health Organization, ICF is a "framework for
measuring health and disability at both individual and population levels."
The Coding Institute - Free articles for multiple disciplines.
FORDS Manual - From the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer
CMS has ICD-10-PCS files available for downloading - This site has the codes, reference manual, and a very long but informative PowerPoint
Download ICD-9-CM from NCHS— ICD-9-CM is available from a number of book vendors, but it can also be downloaded for free from this
official site.
HCPCS - Download HCPCS index and codes.
National Cancer Institute Training Site—Includes training for cancer registrars, coding and staging manuals.
Diagnosis Coding Using ICD-9-CM from CMS - Web-based training from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicate) - FREE—very basic
information but a good starting point. (Length 75 minutes). Also includes other training subjects from Medicare such as Medical Necessity,
Hospital Prospective Payment, HIPAA, and more.
Basic DRG Information - an article from Advance Magazine with a good basic explanation of DRGs
Coding for Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - "For the Record" article
Cardiac Catheterization - "For the Record "
Medicare/Medicaid
© 2008 C. Pearson
prohibited without the consent of the author.)
For quality coding education, check out the following links instead of just doing a web search. When looking for an education
source to learn coding, check out one from an organization that offer credentials. AHIMA offers an online coding program, and
they also have a list of "approved coding programs" that are offered by college and universities throughout the country. Many of
the approved coding programs have an online option.
CODING EDUCATIONS OPTIONS
AHIMA Approved Programs
AHIMA's online Coding Basic Course
Newest Coding References
2009 Coding Guidelines - Effective Oct 1, 2009
New ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes for FY 2010, article in the September 2009 Journal of AHIMA about the most recent changes to
ICD-9-CM.
EDUCATIONAL
YouTube Coding class video from Pitt Community College. The teacher does and excellent job of explaining how to use the index, and is a great basic introduction to ICD-9-
CM. This link is to the first video of a series from a HIT program Coding class, but it is NOT a complete course. From the looks of these videos, this class has a very good
teacher. (This link description is © 2008 C. Pearson and was originally posted on www.medicalcodingresources.com.)
Flashcards and Hangman Game - For modifiers and HCPCS
CPT & HCPC Modifers - Includes both Video Clip and pdf documents that explains each modifier.
Medicare Learning Network - Training modules on a variety of subjects, including IPPS, Certificate of Medical Necessity, etc
MS-DRG - A training guide for major MS-DRGs posted on IPRO's site, which is not-for-profit health care consulting company.
ARTICLES FROM ADVANCE FOR HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONS - SERIES WRITTEN TO HELP STUDY FOR THE CCS
RESOURCES
CPT for ENT - links to articles from the American Academy of Otholaryngology covering subject like coding neck dissection and Laryngoscopy
on the same visit, coding simultaneous sessions of radiofrequency ablation and out-fracturing of the Inferior Turbinates, etc
CPT & ICD-9 training tool from the American College of Surgeons to train Residents and New Surgeons. Includes the 1997 E&M Documenting
Guidelines.
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) - According to the World Health Organization, ICF is a "framework for
measuring health and disability at both individual and population levels."
The Coding Institute - Free articles for multiple disciplines.
FORDS Manual - From the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer
CMS has ICD-10-PCS files available for downloading - This site has the codes, reference manual, and a very long but informative PowerPoint
Download ICD-9-CM from NCHS— ICD-9-CM is available from a number of book vendors, but it can also be downloaded for free from this
official site.
HCPCS - Download HCPCS index and codes.
National Cancer Institute Training Site—Includes training for cancer registrars, coding and staging manuals.
Diagnosis Coding Using ICD-9-CM from CMS - Web-based training from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicate) - FREE—very basic
information but a good starting point. (Length 75 minutes). Also includes other training subjects from Medicare such as Medical Necessity,
Hospital Prospective Payment, HIPAA, and more.
Basic DRG Information - an article from Advance Magazine with a good basic explanation of DRGs
Coding for Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - "For the Record" article
Cardiac Catheterization - "For the Record "
Medicare/Medicaid
- 2009 OIG Work Plan - Shows Medicare's focus areas for 2009
- Medicare Claim Review Process - Booklet that is an overview of the claims review process including CERT, RAC, MR, NCCI edits and
MUEs
- Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) - CMS uses contractors to perform statistical calculations, medical records collection, and medical/data processing review
of selected State Medicaid and SCHIP fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care claims.
Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) - Started as a study in three states, but now is being implemented in all 50 states. Recovery Audit Contractors (RACS) will be used to
detect and correct improper payments in the Medicare FFS program.
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) and the Hospital Payment Monitoring Program (HPMP) - CERT measures the error rate for claims submitted to Carriers,
Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs), and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs). The HPMP measures the error rate for the Quality Improvement Organizations
(QIOs).
- Office of Inspector General - Performs coding error and billing audits
- 95 and 97 E&M Documentation Guidelines from Medicare
- Are You Ready for RAC Audits - Article that contains general information about RAC reviews, including who can be audited, what type of
audits can be preformed and more.
National Correct Coding Initiatives Edits—CMS downloadable correct coding edits
DRG calculator - Free online tool
Flash coding Online coding for ICD-9-CM.
"For the Record" - Coding search of this Heath information Magazine that indexes coding articles on the site.
HCPCS Addendum and Drug List can be downloaded from this CMS site.
Just Code Quizlet - Challenging quizzes that focus on specific coding topics
Coding Tools for Family Practice Management - Downloadable files from the American Academy of Family Practice, files available
include “Long List” of ICD-9-CM for Family Practice Management, “Short List ICD-9-CM for Family Practice Management (FPM), ICD-9-CM
reference for a PDA
Advance Magazine Online for Health Information Management Professionals— Series of articles referred to as “CCS Prep” series.
- Medscape - Very basic explanation of coding geared to physician office setting.
American Academy of Neurology—Video link for Neurology residents to introduce them to coding. It is one of the best basic
explanations of how to use the Index that I have seen.
American College of Surgeons –PDF file - A manual that is intended to be an explanation of ICD-9-CM and CPT for Residents. The
downloadable manual even contains some cases and shows how they should be coded.
Tulane University Medical Group—Coding and Billing compliance training for Tulane physicians and residences. This training is the
form of PowerPoint Slides and Handouts/Quizzes. The site is geared to physicians and staff at Tulane, but students may find it useful.
It also has some training on Sarbanes-Oxley Anti-Kickback and other health-law related subjects.
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