INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL CODING

Medical coding is the process of translating healthcare diagnoses, procedures, services, and equipment into standardized codes. These codes help healthcare systems organize patient records, support documentation accuracy, track health data, ensure compliance, and connect clinical care with administrative workflows. In this beginner-friendly webinar, participants will be introduced to the basic concepts of medical coding, including diagnosis codes, procedure codes, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. The session will also explain how medical coding works from clinical notes to standardized codes, why documentation quality matters, and how coding knowledge can support global healthcare career readiness. This session will be delivered in English by an international speaker from India, Mrs. Reshma R, CPC, an AAPC-Certified Professional Coder with experience in medical coding, insurance workflow, EMR audit, and pre-authorization. Webinar Objectives 1. Understand what medical coding is in simple terms. 2. Recognize the basic function of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. 3. Understand how clinical documentation can be translated into standardized medical codes. 4. Identify why medical coding is important for documentation, healthcare data, compliance, billing, and healthcare operations. 5. Recognize basic skills needed to start learning medical coding. 6. Understand potential career pathways related to medical coding and global healthcare support. 7. Gain beginner-level clarity before deciding whether to continue into deeper training or certification. Target Participants 1. Nurses, midwives, pharmacists, medical record staff, and allied health professionals. 2. Healthcare students or fresh graduates interested in global healthcare careers. 3. Indonesian healthcare professionals who are new to medical coding. 4. Beginners who want to understand healthcare documentation and global healthcare workflow. 5. Participants interested in Medical Virtual Assistant, documentation support, medical billing, insurance support, EHR support, or healthcare admin support roles. 6. IHRH community members who are exploring remote healthcare career pathways.