Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology for Clinicians & Coders

This online course includes instruction on normal physiology of the systems, pathophysiology of common conditions and documentation, and assessment tips necessary for a complete assessment including complete and accurate coding.

This course is designed to improve the skills of current homecare clinicians, therapists and coders (i.e. those with previous training in A&P). Individuals without previous formal training/education in A&P who seek a career as a homecare coder are advised to first seek and successfully complete beginning-level A&P and medical terminology training/education from a local community college or reputable online training resource before beginning any code training program(s).

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess clinical status, recognize signs/symptoms of disease processes and understand the impact of abnormal s/sx on clinical disease management
• Identify assessment points to include in documentation so coders will have the necessary information to assign accurate specific diagnosis codes in ICD-10-CM.

This course includes 11 lessons. Each lesson will include a handout, instructional video and post quiz. Once all lessons are completed, there will be a final exam to test your knowledge. At the end of the course, complete the evaluation to download your certificate. 

• Anatomy, Physiology and Terminology (25 minutes)
• Neurological System (50 minutes)
• Mental Status & Behavior (20 minutes)
• Endocrine System (15 minutes)
• Blood, Blood-forming Organs, Immune & Lymphatic Systems (40 minutes)
• Cardiovascular System (65 minutes)
• Respiratory System (40 minutes)
• Digestive System (40 minutes)
• Urinary System (15 minutes)
• Integumentary System (25 minutes)
• Musculoskeletal System (40 minutes)
• Final Exam (50 questions)

Continuing Education

• 10.5 Contact Hours for Nurses & Administrators

 

• *Purchase term consists of 1 year (52 weeks) of access to the online modules. Access is limited to the purchaser only. Modules may not be recorded, reproduced, or redistributed without the express consent of McBee Associates.