Medical Coding (CPC) Training by Sharon Christian

The Introduction to Medical Coding (CPC) course by Sharon Christian is a comprehensive online training program designed for beginners and aspiring medical coders who want to build a strong foundation in medical billing, coding principles, and ICD-10-CM guidelines.

This course is ideal for students, graduates, and healthcare professionals aiming to enter the medical coding field or prepare for CPC certification. The program combines theory, anatomy knowledge, coding rules, and extensive practice to ensure clarity and confidence in real-world coding scenarios.

What Students Will Learn

Medical Billing Fundamentals

• Introduction to medical billing concepts

• Medical billing cycle and workflow

• Medical billing process in healthcare systems

• Health insurance basics

• Health insurance programs and plans

• Common medical billing terminologies

Medical Coding Foundations

• Introduction to medical coding systems

• How medical coding works in healthcare

• ICD-10-CM coding structure and conventions

• Chapter-wise coding approach and compliance

• Medical coding guidelines and regulations

Anatomy & Physiology for Coding

• Basic to intermediate human anatomy and physiology

• Importance of anatomy knowledge in medical coding

• Correlation between diagnoses and body systems

ICD-10-CM Chapter-Specific Coding

• Diseases of the Nervous System (G00–G99)

  • Chapter-specific guidelines

  • Practical coding scenarios and exercises

• Mental, Behavioural & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01–F99)

  • Coding rules and chapter guidelines

  • Case-based practice questions

Practice & Application

• Step-by-step medical coding practice

• Chapter-wise practice questions

• Realistic examples for exam and job readiness

• Understanding errors and improving coding accuracy

Teaching Methodology

This course is delivered 100% online, making it accessible and flexible for learners. The teaching approach includes:

• Structured explanations of billing and coding concepts

• Clear breakdown of ICD-10-CM guidelines

• Anatomy-based understanding for accurate coding

• Practice questions for each chapter

• Continuous reinforcement of compliance and accuracy

The methodology ensures students understand both theory and application, which is essential for CPC preparation and real-world coding roles.

Why This Course

Sharon Christian focuses on building strong fundamentals in medical billing, coding, and anatomy, helping students gain clarity and confidence. The course emphasizes guideline-based coding, accuracy, and practical application, making it suitable for beginners and certification aspirants.

Benefits / Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the complete medical billing cycle

• Apply ICD-10-CM coding guidelines accurately

• Identify diseases and conditions using anatomy knowledge

• Code nervous system and mental health disorders confidently

• Solve practice questions with improved accuracy

• Build a strong base for CPC certification and medical coding careers

This program provides a career-oriented entry point into medical coding.