Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding 

offered by San Francisco State University

An overview of the healthcare and insurance industries

Intro to International Classification of Diseases, Cnical Modifications and Coding Guidenes

Introduction to the organization and use of the ICD-10- CM and CPT manuals

Basics of diagnostic and procedural coding

Detailed review and practice using the alphabetic index and tabular st of the ICD-10-CM, and practice coding examples within the CPT

Basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements

Completing common insurance forms, tracing denquent claims and appeang denied claims

The Health Insurance Claim Form (CMS 1500)

HIPAA and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Review and practice coding Evaluation and Management (E&M) services

Review and practice coding from anesthesia, surgery, radiology, medicine and the pathology/laboratory sections of the CPT

CPT Modifiers, E and V Codes and Late Effects

Coding surgical and medical procedures for the cardiovascular, integumentary, male/female reproductive systems, maternity care and devery

Coding for general surgery, radiology, pathology, diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory services and the Level II National Codes

Development of and improvements to the ICD-10-CM Coding Manual

Examination of the ICD-10-PCS system