Billing & Coding Fundamentals (CPT/ICD-10) for Clinicians

Course overview

Accurate medical billing and coding are essential components of healthcare documentation, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. Although coding specialists typically submit claims, clinicians play a critical role in ensuring that diagnoses, procedures, and services are documented clearly and appropriately to support correct coding and payment. This self-paced continuing education course provides registered nurses (RN), physical therapists (PT), and occupational therapists (OT) with a practical introduction to the fundamental principles of medical billing and coding using the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) procedure coding system. Participants will learn how clinical documentation supports the healthcare revenue cycle and how diagnoses and procedures are translated into standardized codes used for insurance claims and reimbursement. The course explains the structure and purpose of ICD-10 diagnosis codes, the organization and application of CPT procedure codes commonly used in clinical practice, and the role of clinicians in ensuring medical necessity and documentation accuracy. Learners will also explore common billing and coding errors, compliance considerations, and strategies to reduce audit risk through clear, complete documentation. Through real-world examples relevant to rehabilitation and clinical care settings, participants will gain practical knowledge that supports accurate coding, appropriate reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. This course is designed for clinicians who want a foundational understanding of billing and coding principles that impact clinical documentation, reimbursement processes, and healthcare compliance.