How to Enroll in the Free YouTube Course:
1. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. / @amcimedicalcoding
2. Select All Notifications
3. Show up on the AMCI YouTube Channel Monday, March 10th at 7:00 pm Eastern or Watch the Playback
4. Read below for course details:

Course Overview:

The AMCI Free YouTube Course is a comprehensive medical coding certification preparation course aimed at helping self study students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pass certification exams like the CPC and CCS-P. It builds upon basic coding principals.

Course Duration:

Start Date: March 10, 2025
End Date: June 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm US Eastern

Pre-requisites:

Basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Modifiers, Med term & A&P. Need the pre-requisites: Enroll in the AMCI Free i2MC Course: amcicoding.com/courses/i2MC

Course Features:

Delivered via YouTube channel, Instructor will guide students through the readings and assignments in the Buck's and MCG textbooks, and assign pertinent videos from the channel. Course covers advanced topics in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and medical coding guidelines. A certificate of completion will be provided upon successfully finishing the course.

*The Certificate of Completion issued for this course is not applicable toward: The 80 credit hours required for AAPC apprentice status removal (for CPC-A coders)

Required Textbooks:

Students must purchase the following textbooks before the course begins:

1. Carol Buck's Step-by-Step Textbook and Workbook (any year: 2023, 2024, or 2025).
2. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding Manual (Optum recommended, current year).
3. CPT Procedure Coding Manual (AMA Professional, current year).
4. HCPCS Level II Manual (Optum recommended, current year).
5. AMCI MCG Manual 2024 or 2025 (digital exams and exam prep).

How to Purchase Texts:

1. Carol Bucks: [ Ссылка ]...
2. MCG Manual: [ Ссылка ]
3. Coding manuals: [ Ссылка ]

Key Notes about textbooks and the medical coding exams:

AAPC recommends using the current year's manuals.
AHIMA requires 2025 manuals if testing after April 30, 2025.

Syllabus:

Weeks 1–8: Advanced ICD-10-CM Guidelines
Week 1: Introduction to ICD-10-CM Review (structure, conventions, and general guidelines)
Week 2: Sequencing Guidelines & Special Notes (e.g., etiology/manifestation rules, Excludes notes)
Week 3: Chapters 1–4 (Infectious Diseases, Neoplasms, Endocrine, Blood Disorders)
Week 4: Chapters 5–8 (Mental Health, Nervous System, Eye and Adnexa, Ear and Mastoid)
Week 5: Chapters 9–12 (Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, and Skin Systems)
Week 6: Chapters 13–16 (Musculoskeletal, Genitourinary, Pregnancy, Perinatal Conditions)
Week 7: Chapters 17–22 (Congenital Malformations, Symptoms/Signs, Injury, External Causes, Z Codes)
Week 8: The Tap Technique & Final ICD-10-CM Review (TAP is the acronym for Tab the guideline page, Annotate the guideline, and place the word Tap next to the code in the tabular list.
Weeks 9–16: Advanced CPT Guidelines and Applications
Week 9: Evaluation and Management (E and M) Guidelines (time-based coding, MDM)
Week 10: Surgery Guidelines Part 1 (Integumentary, Musculoskeletal Systems)
Week 11: Surgery Guidelines Part 2 (Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Urinary Male, Female Systems)
Week 12: Anesthesia, Radiology, Pathology/Laboratory and Medicine
Week 13: HCPCS Level II (therapies, supply coding) and Modifiers
Week 14: CHUN Technique & CPT Applications (Circle, Highlight, Underline, Notate)
Week 15: AMCI Test-Taking Strategies (time management, multiple-choice test prep, practice questions)
Week 16: Final Review & Mock Exams (comprehensive review with AMCI-style rationales) and how to exam prep for the CPC and CCS-P

What You’ll Gain:
Master advanced ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.
Be fully prepared to independently prep for the CPC or CCS-P exams.
Develop the skills to thrive in the evolving medical coding industry alongside AI.

*Disclaimer for the 16-Week AMCI Free YouTube Course:
The Free YouTube Course is a self-study program designed for certification exam preparation. Students enrolled in this course are not considered official AMCI students and therefore: Do not qualify for AMCI curriculum or student benefits, including: Access to AMCI Internship/Externship Programs, AMCI Jobs and Careers Program, Resume assistance, Unlimited Boot Camps, Group Studies, or instructor-led sessions. One-on-one instructor support or guidance.
Hands-on coding practice outside of the provided course material.

This course is offered as a free resource for certification exam preparation. Upon completion of the independent exam prep phase, students should be ready to sit for the CCS-P or CPC exams. If more instruction is needed, students are encouraged to enroll in AMCI’s Medical Coding Dual Course (MCDC). For more information: amcicoding.com/courses/MCDC or contact@amcicoding.com

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