Plan du cours
90 jours. Tous les sujets dont tu as besoin.
La carte complète, jour par jour, du programme Medita, organisée par mois. Chaque jour propose une lecture structurée (4 sections, 6–8 min de lecture) et un quiz de 12 questions au format mixte. Le Jour 1 est gratuit.
Mois 1 · Jours 1–30 · Débutant
Fondations
Terminologie médicale (préfixes, suffixes, racines), les 12 systèmes corporels, bases de pathologie, pharmacologie, valeurs de laboratoire, imagerie, procédures chirurgicales, abréviations, déroulement d'une consultation, types de prestataires et d'établissements, bases de l'assurance, HIPAA.
| Jour | Titre | Sujet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Medical Coding ↗ gratuit | Code systems overview, the coder's role |
| 2 | The Healthcare Reimbursement Ecosystem | The revenue cycle: how payments flow from patient to provider, and the coder's role |
| 3 | Medical Records & Documentation Basics | What a coder reads, where to find it, and what makes documentation codable |
| 4 | Medical Terminology I — Prefixes | The front of the word: prefixes that tell you direction, location, time, and quantity |
| 5 | Medical Terminology II — Suffixes | The end of the word: suffixes that tell you what condition, what procedure, or what kind of specialist |
| 6 | Medical Terminology III — Root Words & Combining Forms | The body-part roots: cardi, neur, gastr, derm, oste, hem, and the rest of the middle of every medical word |
| 7 | Anatomy I — Integumentary System | The skin (epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous), hair, nails, glands. Burns, lesions, lacerations |
| 8 | Anatomy II — Skeletal System | 206 bones, axial vs appendicular, joints, fractures (open/closed, displaced/non-displaced) |
| 9 | Anatomy III — Muscular System | Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle; tendons vs. ligaments; sprain vs. strain |
| 10 | Anatomy IV — Nervous System | CNS vs PNS, brain regions, neurons, common conditions (stroke, epilepsy, MS) |
| 11 | Anatomy V — Cardiovascular System | Heart chambers, valves, vessels, blood flow path. MI, CHF, arrhythmias, HTN |
| 12 | Anatomy VI — Respiratory System | Upper/lower airways, alveoli, gas exchange. COPD, asthma, pneumonia, PE |
| 13 | Anatomy VII — Digestive System | GI tract (mouth → anus), accessory organs (liver, gallbladder, pancreas). GERD, ulcers, IBS, cholecystitis |
| 14 | Anatomy VIII — Urinary System | Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra. UTI, CKD, kidney stones, AKI |
| 15 | Anatomy IX — Endocrine System | Pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, pancreas, gonads. Diabetes (Type 1 vs 2), thyroid disorders |
| 16 | Anatomy X — Lymphatic & Immune System | Lymph nodes, vessels, spleen, thymus. T and B cells. Lymphoma, HIV, autoimmune basics |
| 17 | Anatomy XI — Reproductive System | Male anatomy (testes, prostate), female anatomy (uterus, ovaries). Pregnancy basics, common conditions |
| 18 | Anatomy XII — Sensory Organs (Eye & Ear) | Eye anatomy, ear anatomy (outer/middle/inner). Cataracts, glaucoma, otitis media |
| 19 | Pathology Basics for Coders | Disease vs disorder vs syndrome, signs vs symptoms, acute vs chronic, etiology vs pathogenesis |
| 20 | Pharmacology Basics for Coders | Drug classes (antibiotics, analgesics, antihypertensives, etc.), routes of administration, generic vs brand |
| 21 | Lab Values & Common Tests | CBC (WBC/RBC/Hgb/Plt), BMP/CMP, urinalysis, lipid panel, A1c, troponin, BNP, INR/PT/PTT |
| 22 | Imaging Basics | X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound — when each is used, what coders see on requisitions, contrast vs no contrast |
| 23 | Surgical Procedures Overview | Open vs laparoscopic vs robotic vs endoscopic. Anesthesia types. Common surgical suffixes recap |
| 24 | Medical Abbreviations Every Coder Must Know | BID, TID, PRN, NPO, SOB, NKDA, ROS, HPI, A&O, CC, hx, DM, HTN, CAD, COPD, etc. |
| 25 | The Patient Encounter — From Check-in to Claim | Full workflow: registration, intake, exam, dx, plan, charge capture, claim submission, payment posting |
| 26 | Provider Types | Who delivers care — MD, DO, NP, PA, CNM, CRNA, RN, LPN, MA — and how scope of practice changes billing |
| 27 | Facility Types | Where care happens — clinic, hospital (inpatient/outpatient), ASC, SNF, hospice, urgent care, FQHC, RHC |
| 28 | Insurance Basics | Commercial payers, Medicare A/B/C/D, Medicaid, TRICARE, and workers' compensation |
| 29 | Privacy and HIPAA Basics | PHI, minimum necessary, treatment/payment/operations, breach notification, BAAs |
| 30 | Foundations Review and Mock Quiz | Month 1 review across terminology, anatomy, code systems, insurance, and HIPAA — plus a mixed-format mock exam |
Mois 2 · Jours 31–60 · Standard
Cœur ICD-10-CM + CPT
Structure ICD-10-CM, les 22 chapitres, directives officielles, codes combinés, séquençage. Structure CPT, E/M (réforme MDM 2021), Anesthésie, Chirurgie I–IV (Tégumentaire → Musculo-squelettique → Cardiopulmonaire → Digestif).
| Jour | Titre | Sujet |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | ICD-10-CM Structure & Conventions | How an ICD-10-CM code is built — 3-7 characters, categories, decimals, X placeholders, 7th-character extensions, and the includes/excludes/code-first/use-additional notes |
| 32 | ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I | Section I.A conventions and Section I.B general coding guidelines — principal diagnosis, signs/symptoms vs definitive diagnosis, combination codes, late effects (sequelae) |
| 33 | ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines II | Section I.C chapter-specific highlights — HIV, sepsis, neoplasm sequencing, diabetes "with," CKD/HTN combos, fracture episode of care, Z-codes when first-listed |
| 34 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 1 — Infectious and Parasitic Diseases | A00-B99 plus related codes — sepsis sequencing, HIV (B20/Z21), STIs, TB, COVID-19 (U07.1), foodborne illness, MRSA, and common viral infections |
| 35 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 2 — Neoplasms | C00-D49 — malignant vs benign vs uncertain vs unspecified behavior, primary vs secondary site, in situ, neoplasm-related anemia, and sequencing for treatment vs surveillance |
| 36 | ICD-10-CM Chapters 3-4 — Blood / Endocrine & Metabolic | D50-D89 (anemias, coagulation); E00-E89 (diabetes, thyroid, lipid disorders, obesity, dehydration); diabetes with combination coding |
| 37 | ICD-10-CM Chapters 5-6 — Mental / Nervous | F01-F99 (mood, anxiety, substance use, dementia, schizophrenia); G00-G99 (epilepsy, migraine, Parkinson, MS, Alzheimer, neuropathy); substance use vs dependence vs intoxication |
| 38 | ICD-10-CM Chapters 7-8 — Eye / Ear | H00-H59 (cataract, glaucoma, AMD, retinal disorders, conjunctivitis); H60-H95 (otitis media/externa, hearing loss, Meniere) |
| 39 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 9 — Circulatory | I00-I99: hypertension (I10/I11/I12/I13 combinations), MI (I21/I22), heart failure (I50.X), atrial fibrillation, stroke (I60-I69), DVT/PE |
| 40 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 10 — Respiratory | J00-J99: pneumonia (J12-J18 organism-specific, J18.9 unspecified), COPD (J44), asthma (J45 with severity), bronchitis, influenza, acute vs chronic, smoking status pairing |
| 41 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 11 — Digestive | K00-K95: GERD, gastritis and ulcers, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, hernias, IBD, IBS, diverticular disease |
| 42 | ICD-10-CM Chapters 12-13 — Skin and Musculoskeletal | L00-L99 (skin): cellulitis, dermatitis, ulcers, psoriasis; M00-M99 (musculoskeletal): osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, low back pain — and how fracture codes split between M-codes and S-codes |
| 43 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 14 — Genitourinary | N00-N99: chronic kidney disease with stages, UTI with organism coding, urolithiasis, BPH, erectile dysfunction, breast disorders, menstrual disorders, female pelvic conditions |
| 44 | ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-16 — Pregnancy and Perinatal | O00-O9A: pregnancy and childbirth (trimester rules, supervision codes, complications); P00-P96: newborn and perinatal conditions (birth weight, gestational age, prematurity) |
| 45 | ICD-10-CM Chapters 17-18 — Congenital and Symptoms | Q00-Q99: congenital malformations including Down syndrome and cardiac/CNS/limb anomalies; R00-R99: when to use signs and symptoms vs definitive diagnosis, abnormal findings, ill-defined conditions |
| 46 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 19 — Injuries and Poisoning | S00-T88: fracture coding, burns, poisoning, adverse effects vs underdosing, complications of care |
| 47 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 20 — External Causes of Morbidity | V00-Y99: how/where/what-activity codes, when required, transport accidents, falls, assault, never the principal diagnosis |
| 48 | ICD-10-CM Chapter 21 — Z-codes (Factors Influencing Health) | Z00-Z99: screening, history, exposure, status codes, aftercare vs sequela, well visits, observation |
| 49 | ICD-10-CM Special Topics — Combination Codes and Sequencing | The "with" assumption, etiology/manifestation coding, late effects/sequelae sequencing, multiple body system involvement, when to query |
| 50 | CPT Structure and Categories | Five-digit CPT codes, Categories I/II/III, the section/subsection/category hierarchy, indented (semicolon) descriptors, unlisted codes, add-on codes, modifier basics |
| 51 | E/M Coding I — Office / Outpatient (99202-99215) | 2021 MDM reform, new vs established patient, the 3-level MDM grid, time-based selection thresholds |
| 52 | E/M Coding II — Hospital Inpatient (99221-99239) | Initial vs subsequent vs discharge, inpatient vs observation, attending vs consulting roles |
| 53 | E/M Coding III — ED, Observation, Critical Care | ED levels (99281-99285), observation codes, critical care 99291/99292 time-based, 30-minute threshold |
| 54 | E/M Coding IV — Consultations & Preventive Visits | Office consults (99242-99245), preventive medicine by age (99381-99397), shared/split visits, modifier 25 |
| 55 | Anesthesia Coding (00100-01999) | Base + time + modifying factors formula, physical status modifiers P1-P6, qualifying circumstances, MAC vs conscious sedation |
| 56 | Surgery Coding I — Integumentary (10004-19499) | Lesion excisions (benign and malignant), shaving, biopsies, lesion destruction, wound repair by site and length, skin grafts, breast procedures |
| 57 | Surgery Coding II — Musculoskeletal (20100-29999) | Fracture care (closed/open, with/without manipulation), casts and splints, arthroscopy by joint, arthroplasty, spine procedures |
| 58 | Surgery Coding III — Respiratory & Cardiovascular (30000-39599) | Bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, pacemaker insertion, cardiac catheterization, CABG, vascular access procedures |
| 59 | Surgery Coding IV — Digestive (40490-49999) | EGD, colonoscopy (screening vs diagnostic), laparoscopic vs open cholecystectomy, hernia repair, appendectomy |
| 60 | CPT Mid-Section Review & Mock Quiz | Month 2 cumulative review — ICD-10-CM conventions and chapters, CPT structure and sections, E/M coding rules, Surgery section organization, with a harder mixed mock quiz |
Mois 3 · Jours 61–90 · Standard → Préparation à l'examen
HCPCS + Modificateurs + Préparation à l'examen
HCPCS Level II (codes A, E, J, L, Q), analyses approfondies des modificateurs, contrôles NCCI, conformité et HIPAA, systèmes de paiement (Medicare A/B/C/D, MS-DRG, APC, RBRVS), formulaires de facturation (CMS-1500, UB-04), refus et recours, 5 plongées en spécialités, plus de 20 études de cas dossier-vers-code, examen blanc de 100 questions, feuille de route CPC vs CCA vs CCS.
| Jour | Titre | Sujet |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Surgery Coding V — Urinary & Male Genital (50010-55899) | Cystoscopy 52000 series, TURP 52601 family, lithotripsy, prostatectomy radical vs simple, ureteral stent, vasectomy/circumcision |
| 62 | Surgery Coding VI — Female Genital & Maternity (56405-59899) | Hysterectomy approach matters (TAH, TVH, TLH), D&C 58120, LEEP/colposcopy, delivery codes (vaginal vs C-section), antepartum/postpartum, global OB package |
| 63 | Surgery Coding VII — Endocrine & Nervous (60000-64999) | Thyroidectomy approach, parathyroidectomy, craniotomy variations, spinal injections (transforaminal/interlaminar), nerve blocks, EMG/NCS reminder |
| 64 | Surgery Coding VIII — Eye, Ear, Auditory (65091-69990) | Cataract extraction 66984/66982, glaucoma trabeculectomy, retinal detachment repair, tympanostomy tube insertion 69433, myringotomy, cochlear implant |
| 65 | Radiology Coding (70010-79999) | Diagnostic imaging by body region, with/without contrast, ultrasound, mammography (screening 77067 vs diagnostic 77065/77066), professional vs technical components (modifiers 26 and TC), nuclear medicine, interventional radiology |
| 66 | Pathology & Lab Coding (80047-89398) | Panels (BMP, CMP, lipid), individual tests, drug testing, surgical pathology levels, cytology, molecular pathology, blood bank |
| 67 | Medicine Section (90281-99607) | Vaccines and admin, psych, dialysis, PT/OT, chemo administration, allergy testing/immunotherapy, cardiovascular and pulmonary tests |
| 68 | HCPCS Level II — A-codes and E-codes (Supplies and DME) | A-codes for medical/surgical supplies and ambulance services, E-codes for durable medical equipment, KX modifier, capped rentals |
| 69 | HCPCS Level II — J-codes (Drugs) | Injectable drugs not self-administered, billing units per mg/per IU, Q-codes for unclassified, NDC reporting, common J-codes |
| 70 | HCPCS Level II — L-codes, Q-codes, G-codes, V-codes and S-codes | L-codes orthotics/prosthetics, Q-codes temporary, G-codes screening/quality, V-codes vision/hearing, S-codes commercial only |
| 71 | Modifiers Deep Dive I — -25, -59, -51, -50 | Modifier -25 (significant E/M same day as procedure), -59 (distinct procedural service and the X{EPSU} replacements), -51 (multiple procedures, when not to use), -50 (bilateral procedure billing) |
| 72 | Modifiers Deep Dive II — -22, -57, -78, -79, anatomical, RT/LT | Modifier -22 (increased procedural services), -57 (decision for surgery), -78 (return to OR for related procedure), -79 (unrelated procedure during postop), anatomical modifiers (F1-F9, T1-T9), RT/LT laterality |
| 73 | NCCI Edits & Bundling | National Correct Coding Initiative — column 1/column 2 edits, mutually exclusive edits, modifier indicators (0/1/9), bypassing with X-modifiers, where to find NCCI tables, MUEs vs PTPs |
| 74 | MUEs & Add-on Codes | Medically Unlikely Edits (per-day maximum units), add-on codes (+ prefix, exempt from -51, must be reported with primary), inherent bilateral codes, time-based codes, fragmentation and unbundling concerns |
| 75 | Compliance, HIPAA, Fraud & Abuse | False Claims Act, Stark Law (self-referral), Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG work plan, RAC audits, compliance programs (8 elements), AAPC/AHIMA code of ethics, common upcoding/unbundling/cloning examples |
| 76 | Payment Systems I — Medicare A/B/C/D | Medicare Part A (inpatient/SNF/hospice), Part B (outpatient/physician), Part C (Medicare Advantage), Part D (drugs), Medigap supplemental, dual eligibles, eligibility basics |
| 77 | Payment Systems II — MS-DRGs, APCs, RBRVS | MS-DRGs for inpatient (severity adjustment, principal dx drives), APCs for outpatient prospective payment, RBRVS for physician payment (RVUs: work + practice expense + malpractice), conversion factor, OPPS |
| 78 | Claim Forms — CMS-1500 Walkthrough | Field-by-field overview of CMS-1500 02/12 form: patient demographics, insurance fields, diagnosis codes (24E pointing), procedure codes (24D), modifiers, place of service, NPI, signature, total charges |
| 79 | Claim Forms — UB-04 Walkthrough | Hospital/institutional claim — UB-04 (CMS-1450): patient/provider/payer demographics, condition codes, value codes, revenue codes (line-item categorization), HCPCS/CPT line items, type of bill, discharge disposition |
| 80 | Denials & Appeals Workflow | Common denial reasons (timely filing, eligibility, NCCI, medical necessity, missing modifier, duplicate), denial codes (CARC/RARC), levels of appeal (redetermination, reconsideration, ALJ, DAB, judicial), appeal letter anatomy |
| 81 | EHR/EMR Basics for Coders | EHR vs EMR distinction, common systems (Epic, Cerner/Oracle Health, Athenahealth), key sections coders use, structured vs unstructured data, smart sets and templates, problem list curation, copy-forward concerns |
| 82 | Specialty Coding — OB/GYN | Antepartum care + delivery + postpartum global package, multiple gestations, complications coding, abortion/miscarriage codes, sterilization, infertility, hysterectomy by approach, gyn surgery code groups |
| 83 | Specialty Coding — Pediatrics | Newborn coding (initial well vs problem), preventive visits (99381-99394 age bands), immunization administration (90460/90461 + counseling), developmental screening codes, common pediatric dx (otitis, asthma, gastroenteritis, atopic dermatitis) |
| 84 | Specialty Coding — Oncology | Chemotherapy administration hierarchy (initial 96409/96413, additional hours, push vs infusion, hydration), radiation therapy delivery codes, cancer status codes (active vs Z85 history), neoplasm-related anemia D63.0 sequencing |
| 85 | Specialty Coding — Cardiology | Cardiac catheterization 93451-93464, PCI with/without stent, EP studies and ablation, pacemaker insertion/replacement/interrogation, stress testing 93015-93018, echocardiography 93306-93350, holter monitoring |
| 86 | Specialty Coding — Orthopedics | Fracture care (closed vs open treatment, with/without manipulation), casts and splints, arthroscopy by joint, joint replacement (primary vs revision), spine fusion, sports medicine procedures |
| 87 | Case Studies: Outpatient | Walkthroughs of office-visit, in-office procedure, lab, and imaging vignettes — coders pick ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes from realistic charts |
| 88 | Case Studies: Inpatient | Walkthroughs of admission, surgery, complication, and discharge vignettes — coders identify MS-DRG-driving diagnoses, principal diagnosis, complications, and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes |
| 89 | Mock Exam — Final Readiness Challenge | Exam strategy: time management, question types, when to skip, code-book navigation; the 12 quiz items are the hardest mixed-skills questions in the curriculum |
| 90 | CPC vs CCA vs CCS — Certification Roadmap | Comparison of AAPC and AHIMA credentials, exam logistics (cost, format, prep timeline, retake rules), and career paths after certification |
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