Medical Coding for Beginners

New to medical coding and want to know just the basics? Let me give you an introduction and discuss ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and CDT.
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1:28 - What is medical coding?
3:25 - ICD-10-CM
6:13 - Salary
11:25 - CPT
14:55 Case Demonstrations
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[@jessicamatias6534]

Is Preppy actually a good school to enroll for medical billing and coding? I can't find much on them online except their website.

[@ContempoCoding]

@@jessicamatias6534 That's because it's a brand new program that I worked with the founder to develop, so you won't find much historial information on it.

[@jessicamatias6534]

@@ContempoCoding would you say its a credible? I just wanted to know more before jumping in!

[@liyaanjain2867]

Ma'am is there any institutions, litrature and scope of medical coding in India ?

[@heatherclark6417]

@@jessicamatias6534 it's a program she helped develop

[@plasticziptie]

Because of you I’m learning on how to pursue my education further as a single father that didn’t know what I wanted to do to better my future but I really want to get myself into doing medical coding, want to secure a better future for my daughter and myself thank you so much for these informational videos!

[@duffygirl7437]

Same here...

[@darkprizm248]

$38k a year is hard enough to survive on for only 1 person let alone 2

[@williamfoer1352]

How is it going? Are you still working in this industry?

[@maximumovermuslim6337]

@@darkprizm248 where'd you get that number buddy

[@diannacarr3819]

I just graduated in January I’m very scared to consider moving forward because I feel like I know nothing. My life is very busy I did my work always exhausted tired last minute and I wasn’t able to gain the knowledge as I wanted to when I started . My advisors keep saying I will learn more anyway hands on.I HOPE TO LEARN FROM YOUR VIDEOS

[@MelissaGauntt]

I am in the EXACT same boat as you. I don’t feel comfortable at all to start applying for jobs or even take the CPC exam

[@diannacarr3819]

@@MelissaGauntt yes good luck, I think it’s a fear thing aswell im like wth I got myself into. I started studying and looking but stop, I plan on taking refresher classes soon

[@brighteyezmullins7409]

Hello Ladies! I am currently in school now for medical/billing and coding. I will be finished in November however, I feel like I’m only grasping a little in such a short time. I know if I stop it will hurt and if I continue forward it will hurt the same! It’s alot of material. Im familiar with some medical terms. My professor told me that you have to keep practicing learning how to look up codes..Anyway good luck to you all

[@brighteyezmullins7409]

Oh another thing he said always look in the index first then follow up in the tabular section to read and make sure that the diagnosis code is what the doctor describes in the diagnosis

[@iamRavenK]

Yes coding gets even more confusing due to being several different types of coding and specialties and reading records can get confusing once you actually start. When in training for a job some are thorough some are not, but do know some jobs are focused only in how many charts you get through, and some are not. It can be done definitely but it takes dedication, studying, and comprehending what guidelines you use and also companies guidelines as well

[@madcano]

You're the best, Victoria!! Nobody makes coding content like you do. I can not tell you how thankful I am for these videos.

[@aw6408]

This channel is amazing, thank you for really breaking down what coding is.

[@stephaniefoster7627]

This video was a great visual addition to the first chapter of the book. It makes so much more sense watching you fo through examples. Thank you!

[@RH-gu1rq]

I just started taking a class for the CBCS exam, and I think I have learned more in the first 10 minutes of your video then the last month in this class! Thank you so much for simplifying things into a way that is clear and understandable!

[@heathert1193]

Thank you for your videos! I started my CPC class a week ago and I feel so overwhelmed! You have helped a lot!!

[@emmalea2765]

You are awesome and I am loving all of this!! I have worked in customer service at a health insurance company and I think this is my next step. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@connie4391]

It’s great to know who’s behind those codes to make our reimbursements smoothly…. I worked in health insurance as a claim processor but now doing motor claims. Your videos are super informative. Thank you.

[@aaliyahwhitney5660]

I just started going to college and I’ve been wondering what I’ve been wanting to go for and your videos have helped me so much in deciding I’m definitely going to go for a career in medical billing and coding thank you !

[@JanineAmei]

This is my first time watching a video for Medical coding... and... yoooo...... this video is just what I was looking for! You even included a "Day in the life" video link, which I was also going to search for! Thank you!!

[@raim5519]

I'm going through community college to get my certificate and I'm so very excited for my future in this world! Thank you for providing these videos to help me feel empowered, excited, and educated about the profession!

[@corinne3389]

THANK YOU!! I'm in school for MOA and I really appreciate your time and videos. Thank you for breaking it down so easily. Ill be taking my billing and coding class next week. Now I will have a better perspective of what I'll be doing in class. Thanks again!!!

[@belindandanshau9496]

Hey! Medical coding is one of the classes I'm required to take and I'm so glad to have found your channel as I have not the slightest clue what is entails. THANK YOU A TON!

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad you have a better understanding now, Belinda!

[@JayBanana21]

This helps me a lot. I'm currently working as a claims processor/financial recovery specialist in the healthcare insurance industry and I want to enter the medical coding job even though I don't have any medical education background. Keep up thee good work :)

[@Louise437]

You have just blessed my life lol I went to school and got certified as a medical coder, but I've barely done anything with it. I'm trying to get into it after a few years and this channel is so helpful!

[@anonanon3958]

Hey do do you have any update on how it is for you like is it worth it?

[@RawwkinGrimmie64]

Hearing that someone started at a community college (and seeing a lot of others say the same in the comments) is a real confidence booster! I've watched a few of your videos with these demonstrations, and I could almost always figure out where to start and what keywords to look for. There's still a lot of terminology I'm not familliar with though, but I'm only considering community college for the courses right now. I get more and more interested in this as a career option the more of your videos I watch!

[@bobbieperez279]

I'm going to college this year and doing this

[@moyrose738]

@@bobbieperez279 How is going? I'm trying to research if it is something for me.

[@courtneywilson7384]

I just stumbled across one of your older videos about a week ago and I’ve been binge watching. It’s made me realize this is a direction I could go in that I had never really considered. I’m a single mom working as the only office admin for a construction company and with covid my hours have been nearly cut in half and I’ve been thinking of career hopping for a little while. It’s going to be a stretch to pay for it but I think it could really be worth it and it looks like the kind of work that is right up my alley. Thank you for putting videos like this out, this has the potential to be life altering for me in a great way.

[@Ibyte8256]

I’m a mom too and I just switched my career to health information technology. There are so many scholarships, grants, and financial aid for parents and single parents. Especially now with Covid, my state and others are passing bills for free tuition for people over age of 25 that do not have a degree. It’s worth checking out!!

[@ContempoCoding]

Absolutely! I actually got a Pell grant to cover my college program.

[@ContempoCoding]

You really should go for it, it is such a great career and you can go sooooo far.

[@jonascravings]

@@ContempoCoding did you start at medical billing and coding? What program are you taking now? I’d like to enroll this year and hopefully I can work from home

[@user-gs8dj5kn5h]

Thank you so much for this! Honestly saving my life with these videos as I never knew what I wanted to do, but this is it! I need a good paying job badly, and because of your videos I'm going to pursue this carrier! Thank you so much!!!

[@raunij7967]

Girl you are the one of the best you have taught me so much in this video. Thank thank thank YOU SO MUCH please please please do more of these. We appreciate you.

[@ContempoCoding]

Any time!

[@kodiorsburn8306]

I am currently taking the CPC self-guided prep course through AAPC. No medical background, just started from ground 0. Was doing pretty well navigating the chapters with just the ICD-10-CM, but am struggling with integrating the CPT into my knowledge bank. Nearly decided to give up, but I came to KZbin as a last ditch effort and found you! Hopefully this will give me an extra boost to break through my learning deficit. It is helpful that there are so many notes in the ICD-10-CM to guide making the proper code selections. But, I feel like in the CPT there's a lot of guesswork behind when modifiers are necessary. It's a little overwhelming, but I will continue to watch your videos and hopefully it resonates with me soon. 😊

[@nandypala]

I just enrolled for cpc training course in aapc. You're demonstration has given me more confidence.Than you!!

[@twatquat3322]

Thank You So Much for this demonstration!! So step by step, straight to the point, with REAL Information!!🙂❤

[@nezziecakes8743]

I’m a student and I just got my book today💖 I’m so excited.

[@Jomanro]

Was interested in coding for a while. Had no idea how much of an extensively diverse and multi-purpose field it was. Thanks so much. Proud subscriber.

[@ContempoCoding]

Great to hear! Good luck on your career journey!

[@PrettyinGreenn]

Thanks for making all these videos! I’m trading my major from Accounting to Medical Billing and Coding; this is easing my mind. ❤

[@JDgiggles]

Thank you for showing and helping me learn about medical coding.

[@sabrielrios8453]

I really enjoyed this video demonstration of actually coding a patient file. I am enrolled currently online getting my medical billing and coding degree and this is really helpful. It gives me a ideal on what the typical day on the job looks like.

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad you found it helpful, Sabriel!

[@lexilexi8548]

I love you 😂 I went to school a few years ago and have an HIT degree, been working in ROI for 2 years, finally going to take my RHIT but my goal is to code because that’s where the real money is…I appreciate this channel because I feel when you work in a certain field you tend to not remember the other parts of school or other areas I can work in. Thanks!

[@alexiswalk600]

Starting medical coding classes august 16th!!!! So excited love your channel thanks so much for the videos

[@paoespinoza5164]

I literally love this thank you so much I’m actually in a course to be a certified medical coding specialist but I took a step back for a while and I’ve been so nervous getting back into it because I feel like I forgot everything, and you’re helping me so much by breaking it down and explaining! 💙💙💙💙

[@ahmedfat-hy94]

are you still in ?

[@silverfox6578]

Thank You So Much for this video! I am currently enrolled into an online school for Medical Billing and Coding. I have been trying to see an example of how it all looks. This helps me a great deal.

[@mikeparker7878]

Great job! Which online school?

[@yochevedcatani6012]

Thank you SO much!! I have just started my coding cert and have been struggling to understand. You are a life saver!! I'm a huge fan!

[@lolidkwhoiam5480]

how much did you have to pay for the course ?

[@ellemae9556]

I am taking medical courses online for my degree. This video was extremely helpful as I have just started. My classes are online, so it is hard without lectures besides one live class a week. Thank you so much for this - I had a huge "ahh ha" moment when I was studying! Happy coding!

[@samanthalove4408]

to be honest you explain this better then my school, I am going to undergrad and you make this make more sense

[@ellafranc8557]

I would love to see more demonstrations like this!

[@ContempoCoding]

I'm planning lots more! I do have a few other case study videos in the channel.

[@Asia107]

This is incredibly helpful. You are the absolute best! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@codylawrence9387]

thank you for giving such an accurate and honest look into medical coding,very helpful

[@TwinieTwinn]

This was super informative, I just passed my nha exam and going to start job search and wanted more information on how to exactly code and this really helped me out thanks!

[@Yummychalk_]

Hi, did you find a job as a coder?

[@brightmey]

I did MB&C at a trade school back when we were still using ICD-9. I couldn't pass the exam and I was never confident with my skills. I'm planning to take a blitz training course for ICD-11 when it comes out, so having videos like this and relearning what everything does and means helps. I really want to pass the exam and finally have a reason for the student loans I'm still paying off! Thanks so much for your videos!!!

[@Banana.waffles221]

I’m considering medical coding but I have no idea what that is and this helped so much! This helped my interest deepen and I can’t wait to change careers soon 😊

[@andreamarie443]

I wish i know about your channel before i fail my class. You telling an teaching So More Then my Teacher EVER DID .

[@GumLuVeR1]

i just started a certification program for medical coding through my community college!!! i’m so excited!

[@ContempoCoding]

That's awesome, Jackie! Lots of luck to you!!

[@AnythingButOrdinary18]

I am currently taking classes for my degree and I used your videos as a huge resource in deciding if I wanted to go into coding. I absolutely love that my professor has us watching your videos!

[@yourbffnat3602]

This just confirms that I want to watch these videos :)

[@user-um7qn6jr2e]

I am going to Ultimate Medical Academy online starting October 23 2023. I really appreciate these videos to prep me for billing and coding! Thankyou!

[@davidakenou5185]

This is fantastic delivery, like in real classroom session. very much appreciated, certainly will like to watch further these videos. Thank you

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samurai.gaming.23]

Finally a coding run through i can understand! Thank you!!

[@Terri86]

I’m a Certified Medical Assistant and just enrolled in the Medical Coding program at Barton Community College and so excited!! I’m so thankful I came across your videos 😊

[@ContempoCoding]

I'm thankful you did, too!!

[@deeznuts8886]

Barton in nc? Wow strange im not far from you

[@jonascravings]

Tell us how you doing on program? How was it?

[@Fluttershiez]

Thank you for all of your videos! I'm strongly considering entering this field as soon as I'm able! It looks like such a promising career!

[@ContempoCoding]

Go for it!

[@rebornlich]

I work in admissions at a hospital and just recently started diving into the idea of getting certified for medical coding. I see a lot of these codes daily on physician orders and whatnot, so I feel like I have a good foundation to build off of. Wonderful video!

[@batoulbabaei9088]

I just want to start CPC . This lesson trully helpful . I hope you create such this type of content more

[@kylefrancis9472]

I absolutely love your explanations and demonstrations!

[@nunyabiz2889]

I just passed the CMAA last week and am now preparing for the CPC exam. These videos help immensely. thank you.

[@briana8009]

any tips for both exams? was it NHA?

[@nokpaengkhamlai5642]

Thank you so much because of you I'm enrolled and now I'm your new fan :D

[@monicamadwa6301]

Thank you for posting this video! Very informative and easy to understand. Definitely subscribing and watching all the videos.

[@kt9166]

Thank you for posting this basic instruction manual. I am starting a College course at Tidewater Community College in Hampton Roads, Virginia at the end of October. It's a Zoom course that runs through May of 2022. I'm sure your videos will help me through the maze. By the way, I'm 66, and this is something I can do from home, which is a Godsend. Again, thank you.

[@ContempoCoding]

You are welcome! Lots of luck to you on your journey!

[@ronilloyd90]

Katherine, I am in the same decade and doing much of the same. Good luck with your class!!! I was going to enroll in one of the community classes as well for next month after Thanksgiving. Did you buy the books as well?

[@karenbonilla902]

Loved this video, very helpful, I would love to see some more like this, thank you so much!

[@rhondawillams3465]

Thank you for your video channel. It is super informative. I am currently and xray tech looking to change fields to something less physically stressful and hopefully I can get a remote job in time. I am very interested in coding since I used a little bit of coding in a previous job.

[@tatianarosario7590]

Thanks ! Very helpful and well explained . I just subscribed !!!!! Have many videos to watch on my weekend off , thanks girl

[@ronilloyd90]

I recently came across some of your fabulous medical coding videos. The ones I have watched are incredibly informative. I subscribed right away as you have a great knack for delivering so much information and providing direction quite clearly. You are genuine with your approach and a breath of fresh air. MY QUESTION is how much time and how realistic is this path for certification in coding for a woman over 55. How many years would it take to get the basics needed, including test and certification to become eligible for employment. Is certification only available once you have years of experience? Do you have a video that really outlines the best approach to take and timeframes associated? Ever consider having any offline conversations if one has more specific questions to be shared through a different line of communication. Life-coaching/mentoring? Thanks again for all you do !!!

[@lesliecastle7674]

Super valuable content, thank you!!

[@okita_anew]

Thanks for your videos! I am a licensed PT (11 years) but want a career change. I've been thinking about medical coding for a while, as I could use my experience with med term, anatomy/physiology, CPT codes, hospital chart reviews, documentation, insurance companies, DME, etc to transition to Medical Coding as a new career. Your channel is very informative!

[@mistyb8697]

Way to go!! RN here. Same! I need a change!

[@maryalcantara9984]

Please add more examples like this. Thank you for all you do

[@Nayla9315]

Omg this is thee absolute best. Literally what I’ve been looking for since I finished a course for this about 4 years ago. But have not been able to get a job in the field yet.

[@jonascravings]

How come you haven’t found a job yet?

[@shab5204]

Yes I'm with you I have been certified since 2018. I have forgotten most of everything I have learned but Im not giving. I will definitely need training

[@lateshabradford10]

Q

[@BoomersMeals]

Well..I found my Teacher! looking at this career and glad I came across your page!

[@gigih.2169]

This video was incredibly helpful! I'm a dental hygienist who needs to get out of the field due to neck/back issues. I've been considering this career but I need to see EXACTLY what the work looks like, not just a generalized description. This definitely looks like something I can do. I have A&P, med terminology experience, so I'm hoping that helps me a lot. Thanks!

[@alexiahammond5051]

I’m also a dental hygienist! For almost a decade now - here for the same reason. 😂

[@socorrochavez8653]

I'm also a dental hygienist looking to change carrer i suffer from a really bad back. I'm looking into this field.

[@MrsHound16]

Failed 1st exam, retake is 3/1/24. I'm watching this and all of your videos in case I missed anything while taking my online med coding course. SO helpful Victoria! Thank you so much for all of your efforts!!

[@sowhat1191]

How did you do??

[@shelleycrumbey4617]

If accepted I will be starting fall classes for the medical coding specialist program. A little nervous but I know it will be worth it. Ty for the videos. I just started watching them.

[@MariaMejia-od5in]

I’m looking to change job descriptions: I have 36 years in hospitals but in pharmacy. I have to do remote work because of health changes. I work for a DME right now. I loved your demonstration and it was very clear. I think I would really enjoy this field and see it as very exciting. Looking forward to learning more.

[@marissanieves9696]

Thank you so much for this video. It makes so much sense and I am about to take my exam in 2 weeks.

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jessa6463]

This was very fun , and took me to my Blue's Clues days lmao . I think I might go this route and get into medical coding !

[@loriowen8460]

I was very excited to have found your videos. Thank you for all of your efforts in making these videos. Where is the link for the practice sheets?

[@ContempoCoding]

If you want to learn more on how to become a medical coder, you NEED to check out the beginner playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLPHIVqUe1ntymPQwklM3CmCATOtXsFmfe

[@maryargenziano5379]

I signed up for an online course because my mother in law is a nurse and wants me to do medical coding. I'm terrified!!!! I'm not good with a computer, I've never done anything in the medical field, and it literally is scaring me to death. Am I going to fail?

[@tonyaelizondo727]

Wow, thank you so much for these great videos! Very helpful now I know I want to do this!

[@ItsMe-bt8zs]

unbelievable! I stopped at Z12.11 because there's was no Dx. medical detective. Good Job!

[@katiesolvie8443]

this was exactly what i needed to understand!! Thanks for all your videos.

[@ContempoCoding]

You are so welcome!

[@meganmorgan7491]

Wow! Crazy you have to know and understand all of these terms and anatomy seems like a ton of things to know and understand

[@2ahot]

OMG I just found you and I LOVE YOU ❤️💕

[@DM-ky8sn]

PLEASE do more of these videos! They are SUPER helpful 🙏🏻 QUESTION: when you are coding a scenario like the carpel tunnel case, would you have to code the ace wrap? And how would the code sequence have to look? Thank you in advance! ❤️

[@ContempoCoding]

Supplies are coded in professional fee coding with the exception of DME providers.

[@DM-ky8sn]

@@ContempoCoding 💡 aha, thank you! ❤️

[@MzLaLa914]

I’m actually looking to start this medical coding and billing program this upcoming fall ... I’ve been working in the ED as a transporter and Ekg tech... I’m ready for change but I’m nervous but excited about possibly starting this program

[@ContempoCoding]

That's awesome! Good luck to you!

[@gribop6508]

Thank you! This is extremely helpful!

[@jeanzint4572]

Getting ready to start classes. OMG these are great tips. I would like a how to setup your home office from beginning.

[@Michelle2theL]

Thanks Victoria! This content was awesome! ❤️

[@ContempoCoding]

You're welcome, Michelle!

[@claudinebih4595]

Wow thanks so much for the enlightenment classes I really appreciate you madam 🥰🥰🥰

[@benh9350]

Thank you for making these videos, extremely interesting and helpful! I recently “discovered” medical coding and I’m enjoying learning about it. I have an educational background in library and information science but unfortunately libraries are not the best places to find employment and an MLIS degree while good in a way has not really led me to many jobs... However I feel that there are some crossover skills between library info and medical coding! So I’m currently taking a medical terminology class online and I feel I should try to get a receptionist job in a medical setting first to get some exposure and then move into coding and see where that takes me. Anyways that’s my thinking on this right now. Thanks for the videos, I’m enjoying them from California. :)

[@kaymarie5182]

I work at a health center for purchased referred care, i deal with referrals and getting patients sent to other facilities for care, and doing the claims and having to look up cpt codes to learn why they went. The cpt codes is what got me interested in coding! Now i am taking a course at a local college to get certified.

[@rebelde84]

This video is very informative and helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@TheCuccoLady]

This video makes me so excited to start school

[@ContempoCoding]

Yay!! I hope you love it!

[@ThePillPeople]

Great video! This is very helpful. One question: for the colonoscopy example, why do we not code the versed and fentanyl? I have the CPT 2022, and within the Surgery Guidelines, Title: CPT Surgical Package Definition", it states, "... In defining the specific services "included" in a given CPT surgical code, the following services related to the surgery when furnished by the physician or other qual HC profession who performs the surgery are included in + to the operation per se: 1. E/M services subsequent decision for surgery on the day before and/or day of surgery (inclu H&P) 2. Local infiltration, metacarpal/metatarsal/ digital block or topical anesthesia 3. Immediate post-op care, incl dictating op notes, talking with the family and other docs 4. Writing orders 5. Evaluating pt in the post-anesthesia recovery area 6. Typical post-op follow-up Then, under Surgery Guidelines, Title: Supplied Materials, it states, "Supplies and Materials (e.g. sterile trays/drugs), over and above those usually included with the procedure(s) rendered are reported separately. List drugs, trays, supplies, and materials provided." I know that versed & fentanyl are usually included in the procedure but would the versed and fentanyl be coded if it were an unusually high dose? for example, to provide anesthesia for a drug user it would take more medication to sedate them. In this case, would you code for versed & fentanyl? Overall, my question is, how would a coder know what is considered "over and above" or supplies rendered? I mean, there is no way to know EVERY CPT surgery code, the specifics of those corresponding surgeries, AND all the medications that are typical to the surgery. Thanks for your help!!! 🧐😃

[@dianelaing8284]

Love this video! Is there anyway you could link copies of your procedure notes? It is difficult to find these on the web and your examples were fantastic. Thank you for your time!

[@tracysanderssr5037]

Awesome!! very knowledgeable and I am definitely looking into it as a first timer thank you

[@ContempoCoding]

Great!

[@melodya3274]

Thanks this video was very helpful for me and I learned so much!

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@imperialchalice]

You are super informative. Thank you so much for providing this content :-)

[@maureenlawrence7347]

Your demonstration was very informative

[@obscuria4862]

you are just a life saver

[@rociomonserratt346]

Thank you so much Victoria!!!

[@ContempoCoding]

You're welcome, Rocio!

[@laurafernandez6299]

You are the best , the video was very helpful Thank you 🙏

[@hkelleystudio]

Thank you for the informative information.

[@ContempoCoding]

You're welcome!

[@larayealderman200]

This was great, thanks for sharing.

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad you enjoyed it!