Medical Coding Notes - Telugu + English
PART 1: Basic Terms & Meanings
ICD - International Classification of Diseases
CPT - Current Procedural Terminology
Diagnosis - Identification of a disease
Procedure - Treatment/Test/Service done
Code - Number used to represent diagnosis/procedure
Modifier - Extra detail about a code
PART 2: Common Medical Root Words
Hepat - Liver
Nephro - Kidney
Cardio - Heart
Gastro - Stomach
Neuro - Nerves
Derm - Skin
PART 3: ICD & CPT Code Examples
ICD Codes:
E11.9 - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - without complications
J45.909 - Asthma, unspecified
CPT Codes:
99213 - Office Visit - Established Patient
93000 - Electrocardiogram (ECG)
PART 4: Study Tips for Telugu Medium Students
Medical Coding Notes - Telugu + English
- Learn at least 5 medical terms daily
- Watch "Medical Coding in Telugu" videos on YouTube
- Use flashcards and short notes
- Start with ICD -> then CPT -> then HCPCS