Clinical Coding : ICD-10-CM
Overview The Clinical Coding: ICD-10-CM course is designed to provide learners with a solid understanding of the ICD-10-CM coding system …
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Overview
The Clinical Coding: ICD-10-CM course is designed to provide learners with a solid understanding of the ICD-10-CM coding system used to classify diseases, medical conditions and healthcare diagnoses. Accurate clinical coding plays a vital role in healthcare documentation, medical records and health information management.
Throughout this course, learners will explore ICD-10-CM codes, coding conventions, general coding guidelines and chapter-specific coding practices. From infectious diseases and neoplasms to pregnancy, injuries and mental health conditions, the course provides comprehensive knowledge of the ICD-10-CM classification system.
Whether you are beginning a career in medical coding or looking to strengthen your existing coding knowledge, this course from Thames College offers valuable professional development for anyone interested in clinical coding and healthcare documentation.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
► Understand the fundamentals of clinical coding and medical coding.
► Explain the purpose and structure of the ICD-10-CM classification system.
► Apply ICD-10-CM coding conventions accurately.
► Interpret and follow general coding guidelines.
► Understand chapter-specific coding principles for different disease categories.
Who is This Course For?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop knowledge of clinical coding and the ICD-10-CM classification system. It is ideal for learners looking to enhance their healthcare coding skills or pursue opportunities in medical coding
► Beginners interested in medical coding
► Clinical coders
► Medical records staff
► Healthcare administrators
► Medical secretaries
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of the course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 149 GBP within UK
► 159 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses
Career Opportunities
► Clinical Coder — Average UK Salary: £25,000–£38,000 per year
► Medical Coding Specialist — Average UK Salary: £27,000–£40,000 per year
► Health Information Officer — Average UK Salary: £26,000–£39,000 per year
► Medical Records Officer — Average UK Salary: £24,000–£35,000 per year
► Clinical Documentation Specialist — Average UK Salary: £35,000–£50,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
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Course Curriculum
| Medical coding Introduction | |||
| Medical Coding Introduction | 00:15:00 | ||
| Placeholder | 00:01:00 | ||
| How to Use Medical Coding Books? | 00:36:00 | ||
| Conventions for the ICD-10-CM | |||
| Conventions Introduction | 00:03:00 | ||
| Conventions Part-1 | 00:19:00 | ||
| Conventions Part-2 | 00:17:00 | ||
| Conventions Part-3 | 00:17:00 | ||
| Conventions Part-4 | 00:37:00 | ||
| General Coding Guidelines | |||
| Locating a code in the ICD-10-CM | 00:02:00 | ||
| Level of Detail in Coding | 00:01:00 | ||
| Code or codes from A00.0 through T88.9, Z00-Z99.8 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Signs and symptoms | 00:02:00 | ||
| Conditions that are an integral part of a disease process | 00:01:00 | ||
| Conditions that are not an integral part of a disease process | 00:02:00 | ||
| Multiple coding for a single condition Part-1 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Multiple coding for a single condition Part 2 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Acute and Chronic Conditions | 00:02:00 | ||
| Combination Code | 00:02:00 | ||
| Sequela (Late Effects) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Impending or Threatened Condition | 00:01:00 | ||
| Reporting Same Diagnosis Code More than Once | 00:01:00 | ||
| Laterality | 00:02:00 | ||
| Documentation by Clinicians Other than the Patient’s Provider | 00:02:00 | ||
| Documentation of Complications of Care Part 1 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Documentation of Complications of Care Part 2 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Borderline Diagnosis | 00:01:00 | ||
| Use of Sign -Symptom- Unspecified Codes | 00:02:00 | ||
| Coding for Healthcare Encounters in Hurricane Aftermath | 00:06:00 | ||
| Chapter Specific Coding Guidelines Introduction | |||
| Digital Medical Coding Mastery (DMCM) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) | |||
| HIV Coding Guidelines | 00:13:00 | ||
| Infections resistant to antibiotics | 00:02:00 | ||
| Coding of Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, and Septic Shock | 00:13:00 | ||
| Zika virus infections | 00:02:00 | ||
| Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49) | |||
| Introduction of Neoplasm or Cancer | 00:02:00 | ||
| Treatment directed at Malignancy or Cancer | 00:02:00 | ||
| Treatment of Secondary Cancer site | 00:02:00 | ||
| Coding & Sequencing of complications | 00:04:00 | ||
| Primary malignancy previously excised | 00:01:00 | ||
| Encounters involving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy | 00:02:00 | ||
| Encounter to determine extent of malignancy | 00:01:00 | ||
| Signs and Symptoms with Neoplasms | 00:02:00 | ||
| Admission for pain control management | 00:01:00 | ||
| Malignancy in two or more non-contiguous sites | 00:02:00 | ||
| Disseminated Malignant Neoplasm | 00:01:00 | ||
| Malignant Neoplasm without specification of site | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sequencing of Neoplasm codes | 00:06:00 | ||
| Current Malignancy versus personal history of Malignancy | 00:04:00 | ||
| Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma | 00:02:00 | ||
| Aftercare, Follow-up, Prophylactic organ removal | 00:05:00 | ||
| Chapter 3: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89) | |||
| Introduction Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases | 00:01:00 | ||
| Diabetes mellitus (DM) | 00:01:00 | ||
| Diabetes mellitus and use of insulin | 00:01:00 | ||
| DM in Pregnancy | 00:01:00 | ||
| Complications due to Insulin Pump Malfunction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Secondary Diabetes Mellitus (DM) | 00:06:00 | ||
| Chapter 4: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01 – F99) | |||
| Pain Disorder related to Psychological Factor | 00:02:00 | ||
| MSBP (Munchausen’s Syndrome By Proxy) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Chapter 5: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | |||
| Introduction of Nervous System | 00:04:00 | ||
| Pain Coding Guidelines | 00:03:00 | ||
| Pain due to Device and Post OP Pain | 00:03:00 | ||
| Post OP Pain associated | 00:01:00 | ||
| Chronic Pain, Neoplasm related and Chronic pain Syndrome | 00:05:00 | ||
| Tip for Today | 00:03:00 | ||
| Chapter 6: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59) | |||
| Glaucoma Coding Guidelines | 00:07:00 | ||
| Blindness Coding Guidelines | 00:07:00 | ||
| Chapter 7: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | |||
| Hypertension (HTN) Coding Guidelines | 00:06:00 | ||
| Different types of Hypertension combination codes | 00:10:00 | ||
| Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Coding Guidelines | 00:04:00 | ||
| Intra and Postoperative CVA | 00:03:00 | ||
| Acute and Sequela Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) | 00:06:00 | ||
| Myocardial Infarction (MI) | 00:09:00 | ||
| Tip for Today | 00:03:00 | ||
| Chapter 8: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) | |||
| Guidelines for COPD | 00:07:00 | ||
| Guidelines for Respiratory Failure and Influenza | 00:07:00 | ||
| Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Chapter 9: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | |||
| Pressure Ulcer Coding Guidelines | 00:07:00 | ||
| Non Pressure Ulcer Coding Guidelines | 00:06:00 | ||
| Chapter 10: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue (M00-M99) | |||
| Musculoskeletal System | 00:14:00 | ||
| Chapter 11: Diseases of Genitourinary System (N00-N99) | |||
| CKD & Transplant status | 00:09:00 | ||
| Tip for you | 00:02:00 | ||
| Chapter 12: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00-O9A) | |||
| General Rules to code Pregnancy | 00:15:00 | ||
| Selection of Codes in obstetrics | 00:10:00 | ||
| Pre-existing conditions in Pregnancy | 00:07:00 | ||
| Pregnancy Combination conditions | 00:17:00 | ||
| Postpartum and Peri partum | 00:09:00 | ||
| Termination and Spontaneous Abortion | 00:09:00 | ||
| Chapter 13: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96) | |||
| Newborn General Guidelines | 00:10:00 | ||
| Additional Diagnosis and Newborn codes | 00:07:00 | ||
| Chapter 14: Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormal(Q00-Q99) | |||
| Congenital Malformation Codes | 00:07:00 | ||
| Chapter 15: Symptoms, signs, & abnormal clinical & laboratory findings (R00-R99) | |||
| Symptoms Guidelines R Series | 00:16:00 | ||
| Chapter 16: Injury, poisoning, certain consequences of external causes (S00-T88) | |||
| Coding Injury & Fracture | 00:26:00 | ||
| Coding of Burns and Corrosions | 00:15:00 | ||
| Adult, Child Abuse, Neglect | 00:07:00 | ||
| Adverse effect, Poisoning | 00:17:00 | ||
| Complication of Care | 00:09:00 | ||
| Conclusion | |||
| Conclusion | 00:01:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Clinical Coding : ICD-10-CM | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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The Clinical Coding: ICD-10-CM course teaches learners how to understand and apply the ICD-10-CM classification system used in healthcare. It covers coding conventions, official guidelines and chapter-specific coding for a wide range of medical conditions.
ICD-10-CM stands for the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification. It is a coding system used to classify diseases, conditions and diagnoses for healthcare documentation and medical records.
Yes. The course starts with the fundamentals of medical coding before progressing to coding conventions and chapter-specific guidelines. It is suitable for beginners as well as healthcare professionals wishing to refresh their knowledge.
You will learn ICD-10-CM conventions, general coding guidelines and how to apply ICD-10-CM codes across multiple disease categories. The course also improves your understanding of clinical documentation and coding accuracy.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement recognised globally. PDF and hardcopy certificate options are available at the stated prices.
This course provides a strong foundation in clinical coding and ICD-10-CM principles. It can support learners who wish to pursue careers in medical coding, health information management or healthcare administration.
Yes. The curriculum includes coding conventions, general coding guidelines and chapter-specific guidance to help learners understand how ICD-10-CM codes are applied in different clinical situations.
Yes. ICD-10-CM is widely used to record diagnoses consistently and accurately. Correct coding supports healthcare documentation, patient records, reporting and administrative processes within healthcare organisations.
The course is suitable for aspiring clinical coders, healthcare administrators, medical records professionals, students and anyone interested in learning medical coding using the ICD-10-CM system.
Thames College offers a structured course covering essential ICD-10-CM coding knowledge in an easy-to-follow format. Combined with a CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement, it supports professional development and career progression in healthcare.
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