Medical Billing & Coding BASICS

Credentials in Medical Billing & Coding demonstrate competencies including reading medical charts, coding diagnoses using ICD-10-CM, coding medical procedures using CPT, and having familiarity with HCPCS Level II and ICD-10-PCS coding requirements. A general understanding of medical insurance and the medical billing process is also required. Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology are important to this field. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to understand the basics of medical billing and coding and apply this knowledge on the job as necessary.