Syllabus
Class Pre-requisites
Anatomy and Physiology I and II
Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationship.
Physiology refers to the study of the functions of the structures.
Medical Terminology (recommended but not required, up to student discretion)
Words and language used specifically in the medical field
Pathophysiology (recommended but not required, up to students' discretion)
Education
Students are required to have completed all prerequisites, if not exempted
For those with no medical education, (prerequisites must be met)
a-transcript/Certificate of completion must be submitted upon registration
Nurses, Dentist, PA etc. are exempt from the prerequisite requirements.
a-transcript must be submitted upon registration
Billing and medical claims filing must meet prerequisites requirements
(if prerequisites are over 5 years has to be retaken).
a-transcript/Certificate of Completion must be submitted upon registration
Experience
For those with no medical experience, (prerequisites must be met)
Students must have 12 months of experience in one of the 3:
1.) Medical Coding with a background in ICD-10-CM, and/or CPT
2.) Billing and medical claim filing (must have met prerequisite requirements)
3.) Background in Nursing, Dental, or other healthcare professionals
Code Books
Preferred
ICD 10-CM Expert 2025
CPT (2025) Professional Edition (AMA)
Can be purchased at https://www.aapc.com
Can also purchase books from:
Medical Dictionary - Recommended, but not required
Handbook of Anatomy & Physiology - Recommended, but not required
Medical Terminology book (highly recommended)
Fees
Class Fees: $1,700.00 for both classes (6 months duration)
*Classes can be taken individually (3 month duration)
All codes books, desired material, fees, and passing of the certification exam are not the responsibility of LW Coding and Mentoring
LAST REFUNDS: January and July (last day/3rd week) of 2025
Payment Plans
*ONLY for classes taken individually (3 month duration)
Class Fees: $850 for one class (3 month duration)
In order to register for a payment plan, 50% of your balance ($425) is due when registering. Full balance must be paid before the first day of classes.
Grades
90- 100 (A)
80- 89 (B)
70- 79 (C)
60- 69 (D)
50- Below (F)
Class attendance is important:
To keep up with the process, students must have approval before missing classes. Approval will be based on the urgency of the situation.
Enrollment Period
1st Session-ICD-10
Registration Begins: November 11, 2024 - December 16, 2024
Class Begins- January 13. 2025- April 02, 2025
2nd Session-CPT
Registration Begins: May 05, 2025 - June 04, 2025
Class Begins- July 07, 2025 - September 24, 2025
3rd Session-(free class) HCPCS-up to student discretion
Registration Begins: October 13, 2025 -November 03, 2025
Class Begins- November 10, 2025, and November 12, 2025
LW Coding and Mentoring reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient class registration and/or any other problems that arise.
Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion will be given after completion of coursework.
Objectives:
Students need to read coding Guidelines before each class
Introduction: How to code ICD 10-CM
ICD 10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
A. Conventions for ICD-10 CM
B. General Coding Guidelines
C. Chapter Specific Coding Guidelines
Quiz #1: Covers Chapters Above
Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99), U07.1, U09.9
Chapter 2: Neoplasms (COO-D49)
Chapter 3: Disease of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89)
Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01 - F99)
Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G0O-G99)
Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H0O-H59)
Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95)
Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (100-199)
Homework Assignment #1: Covers Chapters Above
Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99), U07.0
Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (KOO-K95)
Test #1: Covers Chapters Above
Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (LOO-L99)
Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (MOO-M99)
Chapter 14: Diseases of Genitourinary System (NOO-N99)
Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (000-09A)
Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (POO-P96)
Homework Assignment #2: Covers Chapters Above
Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (000- Q99)
Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (ROO-R99)
Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (VOO-Y99)
Homework Assignment #3: Covers Chapters Above/New Codes
Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (ZOO-Z99)
Chapter 22: Codes for Special Purposes (U00-U85)
ICD-10 Final Examination: (cover all chapters)
Objectives:
Students need to read coding Guidelines before each class
Introduction: How to Code CPT
Quiz: #1 (cover above presentation)
Anesthesia CPT Guidelines (00100-01999)
Integumentary CPT Guidelines (10004-19499)
Musculoskeletal System CPT Guidelines (20100-29999)
Respiratory System CPT Guidelines (30000-32999)
Cardiovascular CPT Guidelines (33016-39599)
Homework Assignment #1: (cover chapters above)
Digestive System CPT Guidelines (40490-49999)
Urinary System CPT Guidelines (50010-53899)
Male Genital System CPT Guidelines (54000-55980)
Female Genital, Maternal Care and Delivery, Endocrine System CPT Guidelines (56405-
60699)
Test #1: (cover chapters above)
Nervous System CPT Guidelines (61000-64999)
Eye and Ocular Adnexa (65091-68899) and Auditory System (69000-69979) CPT
Guidelines
Radiology CPT Guidelines (70010-79999)
Pathology and Laboratory CPT Guidelines (800047-8398, 0001U-0354U)
Homework assignment: (cover chapters above)
Medicine CPT Guidelines (90281-99607)
Evaluation and Management CPT Guidelines (99202-99499)
CPT Final Examination: (cover all chapters)
Your Instructor
LaShanda Watson
Owner
CPC
LaShanda Watson is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and has a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management. She has 34 years' experience in Medical Coding and 14 years* experience in medical Billing She has taught various medical coders and billers throughout her career. Her current background is in inpatient and outpatient coding (multi-specialty). She also has a history in medical chart audits.
In the 1990's as a new coder, certification was not required, but I decided to become certified because the industry was changing. In asking the elder coders what it took for them to pass the certification exam, they told me that all I needed to know was the coding guidelines. I studied the guidelines and went to sit for the certification. I missed passing the certification on the first try by two points. I had no idea that the certification exam itself was not based on knowing the coding guidelines. It was based on how to apply the guidelines. Once I learned how to apply the coding guidelines, I passed the certification exam on my second try.
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