Coding 101 is an online curriculum designed for internal medicine residents. The curriculum includes video modules and resources to help residents practice coding their own visits. While the information can be accessed in any order, the videos are designed for progressive viewing in the order listed, and the supplementary resources are critical to your learning success. To learn how to get the most out of this website, start with the learner’s guide or teacher’s guide below.

Learner's Guide	Teacher's Guide

Coding 101, Part 1: Coding Fundamentals (16 minutes): An overview of ICD, CPT, HCPCS, medical necessity rules.

Coding 101, Part 2: E&M Coding (32 minutes): Guided examples of outpatient E&M coding using 1995 and 1997 rules.

Coding 101, Part 3: Beyond the Basics (19 minutes): Modifier -25, modifiers -GE/GC, counseling time, preventive care, and other miscellaneous topics.

The videos are in Flash format. Audio output is required. If they do not automatically play on your computer, download a free copy of the Adobe Flash player.

Supplementary study materials:

• Review the Evaluation and Management Services Guide produced by CMS: This guide introduces the single organ system examination rules and contains a standard risk table. It also points out several advanced coding details that refine the information taught in Coding 101, Part 2: E&M Coding.
• A worksheet to help determine Medical Decision Making complexity can be used with an AMA table of risk to guide MDM levels.
• All residents should audit their own coded documents to determine their coding compliance. Residents should use the coding guideline tools produced at their own institutions, if available. These 1995 guideline worksheets are examples of self assessment tools.
• The ACP guide to frequently used ICD-9-CM codes may be downloaded at the ACP practice management center. ACP members can download a copy for free.
• Read the brief overview of HCPCS.
• The Medicare IPPE exam is reviewed nicely by thecodingcenter.org.
• Review the CMS 1995 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services.
• Review the CMS 1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services.

Important disclaimer: Medicare policy changes frequently. Coding 101 was prepared as an educational introduction and is not intended to grant rights or impose obligations. Although every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in Coding 101 at the time of its release, the ultimate responsibility for the correct submission of claims and response to any remittance advice lies with the provider of services. Dr. Chick and Michigan State University make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that this information is error-free and will bear no responsibility or liability for the results or consequences of the use of this information. Coding 101 contains only a general summary of certain aspects of coding regulations, and is not a legal document. Official Medicare provisions are contained in the relevant laws, regulations, and rulings.