Medical Coding Part 1: ICD 10 and 11 Coding for Beginners

Are you ready to start your journey into the world of medical coding and build the skills needed to become a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)? This beginner-friendly course is your step-by-step introduction to ICD-10 and ICD-11 coding — even if you have no prior experience. In this beginner-focused course, you’ll:Understand the role of medical coding in healthcare – Learn how coding supports medical billing, RCM (Revenue Cycle Management), insurance claims, and healthcare data accuracy.

Master ICD coding fundamentals – Explore the structure, conventions, and guidelines for ICD-10-CM and ICD-11, so you can accurately assign diagnosis codes for various medical conditions. Code for multiple disease categories – Gain hands-on practice coding for infectious diseases, neoplasms, endocrine disorders, mental health conditions, injuries, pregnancy, circulatory and respiratory diseases, and more. Apply official coding guidelines – Understand how to interpret and apply ICD coding rules to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper claim processing.

Connect coding with CPC exam prep – Learn foundational skills that align with CPC certification requirements, helping you take the first step toward becoming a certified medical coder. Link medical coding to medical billing – See how your coding work translates into claims, reimbursements, and revenue cycle efficiency. Work with real-world coding scenarios – Practice identifying diagnoses from documentation, assigning the correct ICD code, and avoiding common coding errors.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to apply ICD-10 and ICD-11 codes, understand their role in medical billing and RCM, and take your first big step toward CPC certification and a successful career as a medical coder.